1. "The Empathy Exams" by Leslie Jamison – A collection of essays that explore the human experience through the lens of empathy and connection.
2. "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion – A memoir that reflects on grief, loss, and the passage of time with a keen eye for detail and emotion.
3. "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle – A spiritual guide to living in the present moment and finding peace and fulfillment in everyday life.
4. "On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous" by Ocean Vuong – A novel that explores themes of family, identity, and love through the lens of a young Vietnamese-American man coming of age.
5. "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer – A blend of memoir, Indigenous wisdom, and scientific knowledge that explores the interconnectedness of humans and the natural world.
6. "The Faraway Nearby" by Rebecca Solnit – A collection of essays that examine the ways in which storytelling, memory, and empathy shape our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
7. "The Hidden Life of Trees" by Peter Wohlleben – A fascinating exploration of the inner lives of trees and the complex networks through which they communicate and support each other.