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ReadingAndThinking.com

Discover great reads with curated book lists, recommendations & insightful reviews of fiction, novels & nonfiction—all on your favorite book blog.

22 Best Books to Build Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Mental Toughness

22 Best Books to Build Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Mental Toughness

Books for emotional intelligence, resilience, and mental toughness can help anyone—adults or younger people—build stronger minds. These book...

40 Best Goal Setting Books to Help You Achieve Success

40 Best Goal Setting Books to Help You Achieve Success

Setting goals is one of the most effective ways to achieve success in both personal and professional life. Goal setting is the foundation of...

Best STEM Books for All Ages: Kids, Teens & Adults

Best STEM Books for All Ages: Kids, Teens & Adults

STEM education has become essential in today's fast-paced world. Books focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ST...

Think Again: Adam Grant's Book Review, Summary & Key Lessons

Think Again: Adam Grant's Book Review, Summary & Key Lessons

In Think Again, Adam Grant challenges us to rethink our beliefs and the way we approach knowledge. This book encourages you to question what...

The Obstacle Is the Way: Ryan's Book Review, Summary & Key Lessons

The Obstacle Is the Way: Ryan's Book Review, Summary & Key Lessons

"The Obstacle Is the Way" by Ryan Holiday is a powerful book about turning obstacles into opportunities for success. In this revie...

The Creative Act: Summary & Review of Rick Rubin's Book

The Creative Act: Summary & Review of Rick Rubin's Book

What is creativity? Rick Rubin’s book The Creative Act: A Way of Being explores its meaning. Creativity is a process. It is not just making ...

I am Muhiuddin Alam, the Founder and Chief Editor of ReadingAndThinking.com.
I consistently contribute content and articles to various websites and publications, including Medium, Quora, Linkedin, Substack, Vocal, Flipboard, and Amazon KDP.
I always read books and, for the past 10 years, have been providing book recommendations and reviews.
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