READING HISTORY

Reading has become such an important part of my life. It helped me dive into a new and infinite world of knowledge, where limits do not exist. It has opened my mind and widened my comfort zone.
I am sure it is responsible for making this whole project come alive, so I can only bring all this love back by sharing with you all what reading means to me.

"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder."

Throughout this post, I will share my reading history by personally rank each book according to how big the impact was to me.
Big J
Data scientist

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For those who love the Harry Potter movie saga, you will be shocked after reading this book. I challenge you to find out how many important details are not shown in the movie. Definitely one of my favorites!

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Such an interesting thriller. Stephen King perfectly combines crime and terror to create a novel we’re not used to seeing. From the very beginning you know who the criminal is, so you lose your temper every time they are seen. It kept me up all night!

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This second book of the Dune saga combines a breathtaking science fiction world with a perfect mix of politics and sociology. It is amazing how Frank Herbert is inspired by modern society to show everyone the danger of power.

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Mysterious, interesting, shocking… there are no adjectives to describe this amazing book where you’re never sure if the things you see are real or not. Caraval is a perfect book to make your head explode with the plot twists.

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The second book of the Hunger Games saga. If you’re a lover of science fiction, you’ll be delighted with this book, where the author uses all her imagination to create the best arena possible. Also, the rebellion is always behind the wall, which makes you feel so involved in every move they make.

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This book gives all fans of the Harry Potter saga what they have been waiting for: Dumbledore and Harry together on a crucial mission where both will play such an important role in the future of mankind. I promise you won’t be disappointed!

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The perfect legacy to begin a new story in the world of Dune! After two amazing books full of action, politics, social concerns… we will find out how the children of Paul Atreides set the most unexpected twist of the saga. And don’t get too comfortable, because the author gives the fans a mystery that won’t be solved until the end. Such an interesting book!

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The perfect prequel before the beginning of what we all know as the Maze Runner experiment. I’m sure we all wanted to know what happened before, as the main trilogy starts with lots of unanswered questions. If you’re curious, read this book and find out just how crazy the origins were and where the main characters came from.

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For those of you who are interested in meditation, but still a little bit sceptical about it, I definitely recommend going through this book. Here you’ll find a deep science explanation of how our brain and body works before jumping into meditation techniques. This way you’ll understand why you do what you do.

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Practical would be the word that best defines this book. The author shares an amazing guide to becoming a better person by simply applying basic concepts to real life, so you can finally get rid of all those habits you’ve always hated and create all those you’ve always desired. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or a professional in this field, you will love it!

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Iconic book by one of the best terror writers of all time. If you’re thinking about getting into this genre, I highly recommend this one. But be careful, don’t get attached to it, or you’ll go crazy…

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Second book of the saga, in which you will be immersed in an interesting mystery that will keep Harry in check. Hogwarts becomes a strange place where things aren’t what they seem.

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First book of the saga where you will get to know the world of Hogwarts and its characters. Such an interesting one to start this long journey that will last several books.

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Last book of a thrilling saga where you definitely get involved in Caraval realm. This time will be more than just a game, so you’ll probably suffer along with Scarlet and Tella during this crazy final for the saga. I don’t know if you’re ready for this…

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This is probably the biggest book in the saga, which means it contains a lot of data that will help you understand very important points that the movies cannot emphasize. I promise you that it will look shorter once you start reading, because the action and mystery will be spread all over.

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This third book in the saga opens the first contacts between Hogwarts and the outside world. We start to know more about Harry’s history, which makes you feel involved with his problems. Personally, this book has one of my favorite action scenes in the saga, which I won’t spoil for you. Let’s go and read it!

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The perfect book to learn about the insights of the human brain from a scientific point of view. If you have ever wondered why we do what we do, give this book a try. I warn you it is a theory based book, don’t expect too much practicality in it.

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I should probably start by saying that I have always been a huge Kobe fan. From a very young age, I was inspired by his mentality, not only as a basketball player, but as a human being. This book perfectly reflects his philosophy, which is nothing but inspiring. Also, it is a must read for those of you who want to succeed in the world of basketball, as he shares all of his knowledge that he has built over the years of his successful career.

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I just want to say that if you have seen the movie, your brain will explode after reading this. There’s important information missing from the movies that will make you wonder: How could they miss this? In other words, you will discover a whole new world that you didn’t expect.

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Last book in the saga, and I want to keep coming back to the same point: even if you’ve seen the movies, you’ll feel like you’re reading a different saga. These books contain lots of surprising information, as well as key moments where you will definitely break down. I would like to add that this saga develops a very interesting relationship between the two main characters, with an amazing outcome.

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Mysterious would be the word that best describes the beginning of this saga. I remember reading the first few chapters and thinking: What is going on here!?!? Not understanding the meaning of this whole experiment made me feel sick. I just wanted to read more and more to find out what was going on in the labyrinth.

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The Harry Potter saga comes to an end with a book full of emotion and action, where Harry and Voldemort finally meet in a breathtaking battle between good and evil. It won’t be easy to digest, but I promise it will be hard for you to stay calm.

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This book is the beginning of such a blockbuster saga, where Panem will become a new concept of society, controlled by the use of fear. The Hunger Games will become a symbol of rebellion, awakening society from its long dream.

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This first book, actually divided into three main parts, will bring to life the planet Dune and all the relationships between its society and the rest of the galaxy. Here you will enjoy not only a science fiction world full of creative things, but also a society full of political and social concerns, always reflecting how the use of power can affect our lives.

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A nice and practical book to jump into your first stages of investment theory. Easy and simple to understand, you will be able to learn the roots while enjoying the way the author explains and shares his experience, letting you know the main mistakes you should avoid when starting your journey in this economic world.

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As a fan of the Hunger Games saga, I think we’ve all been waiting for this book. In this prequel, which takes place years before the events of The Hunger Games trilogy, you will learn about President Snow’s rise to power. What do you think about it? Did he make the right decisions?

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The place where it all began… We will finally learn where this mad experiment of the Labyrinth was born and what its main purpose was. From a chaotic world attacked by a deadly virus, to an organization hopeful of its dreams and goals, we will dive into the beginning of the end…

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You should know that I’ve always been a big fan of Nach, an artist who went beyond rap to inspire everyone with his creative poetry. For those who would like to taste the feeling of poetry, I really encourage you to give it a try and enjoy!

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World-famous book that has helped millions of people all around the globe. It contains a powerful message for all of you that want to start enjoying life to the fullest.

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Stephen King gave his fans what they were looking for, a sequel to one of his most famous books: The Shinning. What happened to the boy named Dani? You will find out in this book, where dark memories keep coming back to him in the form of a young girl.

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This book marks the end and the beginning of a new era in Dune, where politics will become such an important tool of control. The son of the mighty Paul Atreides, and now the new Emperor of Dune, will push society to its limits. What will be the outcome?

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The rebellion is finally coming to a head, with Katniss as its symbol. Society will finally understand what it takes to be free from the oppression of the government, and they will do whatever it takes to end it. Is Katniss doing the right thing? You tell me…

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After a long period in which the God Emperor ruled Dune, the planet is falling into an anarchy, where the absence of a powerful figure will drive society mad, splitting it into different groups that will fight for control of Dune to assert their own rights.

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To be honest, this book didn’t live up to the expectations of the first one (Caraval). It’s true that the expectations were so high because Caraval is probably one of the best fantasy books I’ve ever read in my life. Anyway, it gives you important information to be able to read the last book of the saga and understand why Scarlet and Tella end up the way they do.

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Through the eyes of a Jewish prisoner in one of the many Nazi camps during the events of the Second World War, you will see how your mindset can be the only hope when everything is falling apart but your choice to be happy. How powerful can the human mind be?

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Definitely not a book for everyone. It is a simple biography of José Elías life, focusing on how he struggled to become billionaire. If you’re looking for inspiration to jump into the business world, it may helps, but, other than this, I don’t recommend to read it.

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The Dune saga comes to an end with a book in which the two most powerful groups will battle each other for control of the galaxy. During this event, we will lose more than people, as feelings will crash against truth to face the harder decisions of someone’s life.

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In this book the author explores the impact of megatrends on the global economy and society, and offers insights on how we can adapt to these disruptions to reach our full potential.

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A perfect match for people involved in the world of psychology, but definitely not a good one for me. I have to be honest and say that Sigmund Freud is not a good communicator, or at least he didn’t make me feel this way. The way he explained things made them look even more difficult than they were, using complex structures and unnecessary vocabulary.

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To be honest, I was expecting something different. I have always been a big fan of physics, and of course Albert Einstein is a role model. That’s why I decided to read his autobiography to understand what made him such a historical icon.

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