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Three Books You Should Read to Start Your Reading Journey
Alright, let’s get real: the world’s got a bazillion books, and diving in can feel like finding a needle in a haystack.
Starting your reading journey shouldn’t be like picking the right cereal in a supermarket aisle — overwhelming and confusing.
So, here are some of the books that I think are a great pick for your first read.
The Alchemist
by Paulo Coelho
Ever had that itch, that ‘there’s gotta be more to life’ feeling? I did, big time, after my first job out of college. I felt stuck, much like Santiago, the shepherd boy in Paulo Coelho’s “The Alchemist”.
Santiago’s got this recurring dream of a distant treasure in the Egyptian pyramids, so he does what any of us wish we had the guts to do: chase it.
Along the way, he meets alchemists, kings, and even romances under the desert stars. But, spoiler without spoiling too much, the true treasure isn’t what he first thought — it’s way closer to home.
Because “The Alchemist” isn’t just about Santiago’s quest.
It’s about ours, too.
It’s that nudge reminding us that sometimes, chasing our dreams is less about the gold at the end and more about the wild, bumpy…
