The 20s are an important phase in everyone’s life. We go through many changes in our 20s, from new friends to a new life, we evolve and learn during our 20s. So, it’s crucial that the things we learn during this period are realistic and, most of all, make us better people in terms of life and career. This blog will suggest some of the best books to read in your 20s. So, let’s get right into it and have a look at the books you should read at the most crucial time of your life.
Best Books You Should Read Before Your 20s
Before starting the list, we would like to say that each one of the books mentioned below is top-notch in its own regard, and this list is not ranked in any particular order. So, just sit back, relax and read these best books in your 20s.
1- An Autobiography: The Story Of My Experiments With Truth ( Mohandas Gandhi)
Let’s start with a hard pill to swallow. This book is a door to the personal life of a person Indians admire, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and one of the best books to read in your 20s. In this book, he writes about his journey from India to South Africa and India back. He talks about the mistakes he made along the way and what he did to vindicate those mistakes. The book contains his journey from an advocate of general people to the biggest advocate of non-violence. This is a must-read book for people struggling with their past.
2- The Power Of Subconscious Mind (Dr. Joseph Murphy)
This is among the best books to read in your 20s if you wonder about the power and influence of your mind on your actions and how you live. The book tells you how your subconscious mind affects the way you live your life and how your mind can open up the door to happiness, success, serenity and prosperity. This book is for people willing to access themselves and ready to make some acute changes. Reading this book will help you get rid of all the signs of immaturity that you show and help you become a more mature person.
3- Freakonomics (Steven Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner)
Everybody needs economics lessons in their life. At a time when you are pursuing your jobs or venturing out to start a business, you need to know the importance of economics in the world. This is one of the best books to read in your 20s for people who don’t understand economics and don’t have a commerce background. The approach is light and humouristic, which engages people even more. It has passages and essays that will change the way you look at the world’s economics.
4- A Short History Of Everything (Bill Bryson)
“Those who forget the past are destined to repeat it”, this quote by George Santayana perfectly sums up the importance of knowing your history. A Short History Of Everything contains a brief history of our world. From the Big Bang to the biggest volcanic eruption ever, this book covers everything, physics, biology, geology, history, geography, etc. This book is enough to brush up on your history, and that is why this book is one of the best books to read in your 20s.
5- ‘The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now’ (Meg Jay)
Speaking of the books to read in your 20s, this book makes perfect sense. The book tells you exactly how important your 20s are and why you should make the best of these years. The author tells the readers to make deliberate and conscious decisions about their life, relationships, careers and friendships rather than postponing these things until their 20s end.
6- Can’t Hurt Me ( David Goggins)
Do you ever feel demotivated and want to light that fire inside you? If yes, this is one of the best books to read in your 20s. Authored by one of the toughest people on the planet, David Goggins, the book tells his story. In this book, David tells his journey from a depressed, overweight young man to a Navy seal and record-holding endurance athlete. The book is a roller coaster of emotions and feelings and shows just how strong our minds can be. This book will definitely give you the mental strength to go through your 20s.
7- A Subtle Art Of Not Giving A F*ck (Mark Manson)
Do you feel like you let the external world affect your internal peace? The things that shouldn’t matter to you still hurt you? If yes, this book is definitely for you. A Subtle Art Of Not Giving F*uck takes a humorous approach to this problem. The author encourages his readers to evaluate their priorities and let go of the unrealistic expectations of society. The books encourage readers to embrace the things that are inevitable in life, like pain, discomfort, struggle and heartbreak, and focus on things that really matter, like the quality of life and the importance of relationships. However, what makes this one of the best books to read in your 20s is its super realistic nature and minimal use of fiction.
Our Take
Books are often regarded as our best friends, partly because when we read a book, we see our reflection in it. Your 20s are an important period to figure out the life you want to lead after your 20s. These books will help you find your personality and will allow you to live a good, prosperous and, most importantly, happy life.
