Books

Books are natural companions for merry loners. Find reading lists, classic and contemporary book recommendations, and themed round-ups for people who love being alone with a good story—and don’t need a book club to enjoy it.

See how poetry, fiction, and memoirs can invite self-reflection, give you new perspectives on the world, and nurture inner work that helps you grow.

Poems About New Beginnings for When You Need to Start Again

Books on Traveling Alone to Feed Your Wanderlust

9 Books You Can Read in a Day

7 Books on Self-Awareness to Become a Better Person

Books for Existential Dread

9 Books on My 2025 Reading List

The 5 Best Books I Read in 2024

Easiest Classic Novels to Read | 18 Easy-to-Read Classics for Beginners

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Messages about finding confidence and comfort in your own company so you can stop waiting on other people to enjoy your life.

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