Fiction, self-help, and inspo-packed stories — 5 books that’ll challenge, motivate, and totally refresh your outlook.
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ALL FOURS
by Miranda July
Upended or reinvented? An artist in her mid-forties takes a sojourn from the mundane, venturing into a life of profound exploration. Things get racy, things get iffy, and everything from womanhood, motherhood, and menopause, to sex, monogamy, and life is explored. Be warned, All Fours may not be everyone’s cup of tea!
[Available at Wild and the Sage]
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ATOMIC HABITS
By James Clear
This may already be tucked snugly on your bookshelf. If it isn’t, then you should probably go ahead and make that purchase, because Atomic Habits is an investment you won’t regret, especially if you’re looking to transform and level up. Change may begin when you finally address those discreet, yet impactful habits, yeah?
[Available at Vijitha Yapa Bookshop]
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AVERSION
By Devika Brendon
An investigative journalist witnesses the reinvention of Sri Lanka after a spate of distressing events. In response, she finds herself reinventing and reframing her perceptions to appreciate the resilience of the country and herself. This work of fiction is infused with satire, magical realism, humour and horror.
[Available at Jam Fruit Tree Publications]
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I AM INSPIRED
By Indira Kithsiri & Hashendra Wijesinha
Featuring 50 inspirational stories of Sri Lankans who made waves, locally and internationally. From science and tech to culture and arts, these stories are aimed at igniting the fire within to do more, power through and live up to your full potential.
[Available at Perera-Hussein Publishing House]
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THE ART OF CONNECTING WITH YOURSELF AND OTHERS
By Rikard Karlsson
Learning about oneself is among the most transformative experiences of a person’s life, setting the tone for all future encounters with people who cross your path. Drawing on insights from his personal and professional life, Karlsson explores ways to form impactful connections and be more self-aware.
[Available on Kindle]
