In my teens and early tweens, I would’ve preferred watching paint dry over picking up a book! Seriously, that’s how boring I thought reading was. Now, looking back, I can’t help but wish I’d discovered the magic of books sooner. If you’re nodding along thinking reading’s a snooze-fest, this blog is for you.
Below, I’ve rounded up some real gems — books I’ve devoured, loved, and raved about to anyone who’ll listen. To keep things simple, I’ve focused on my top three favorite genres: self-help, history, and personal finance. These are the books I swear by!
And if you’re more of a visual learner, don’t miss out on the Book Summaries YouTube Playlist.
Self Help

Man's Search for Meaning
Author - Viktor Frankl

The 48 Laws of Power
Author - Robert Greene

Deep Work
Author - Cal Newport

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Author - Mark Manson

The Game
Author - Neil Strauss

Eat That Frog
Author - Brian Tracy

The Greatest Salesman in the World
Author - Og Mandino

Don't Sweat the Small Stuff
Author - Richard Carlson

The 4-Hour Work Week
Author - Timothy Ferris

How to Lie with Statistics
Author - Darrell Huff

How to Talk to Anyone
Author - Leil Lowndes

The One Minute Manager
Author - Kenneth Blanchard
Self Help: Book Summary Videos (Hindi)
History

Genghis Khan
Author - Jack Weatherford

Tamerlane
Author - Justin Marozzi

The Life of Mahatma Gandhi
Author - Louis Fischer

Main Nastik Kyun Hoon
Author - Bhagat Singh

The Death of Democracy
Author - Benjamin Carter Hett

Aurangzeb
Author - Audrey Truschke

Muhammad
Author - Martin Lings

The Heroes of Islam
Author - Muhammad Esma'il Sieny

Plassey
Author - Sudeep Chakravarti
History: Book Summary Videos (Hindi)
Personal Finance

Think and Grow Rich
Author - Napolean Hill

Rich Dad Poor Dad
Author - Robert Kiyosaki

Money Master the Game
Author - Tony Robbins

The Richest Man in Babylon
Author - George Clason

The Wealthy Barber
Author - David Chiltonl

The Psychology of Money
Author - Morgan Housel