BR: The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The Celestine Prophecy is a spiritual self-help book wrapped in a fictional narrative. It was anonymously donated to me—thank you to whoever you are. ChatGPT also recommended it as a must-read, and I think it was a cultural phenomenon in the late ’90s and early...

BR: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a timeless sci-fi classic, first published in 1872. I always wanted to read it because it’s considered one of the first science fiction novels—but I was intimidated by its size. At around 500 pages, it’s no quick read. But what else do...

BR: The Vagus Nerve by Kevin Jobson

I found this book in the prison library and the title caught my eye. I remembered reading about the vagus nerve in another book and being fascinated—especially how it’s linked to that “sick to your stomach” feeling during heartbreak. I’ve come to call it...

BR: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

I have to say—I give a ton of f*cks about this book. I think this is my favorite self-help book I’ve ever read. And funnily enough, it wasn’t even on my prison book list. It was sent to me for my birthday by my good friend Jaymi. Thank you, Jaymi—I freaking loved it....