Top Books to Read + My Reading List 📚

Looking for books to read in 2018? Here are my top picks! The first five are some of my favorite books, books that have changed my life for the better. Later on in the video I share my 2018 reading list of books and audiobooks!

What are your top books to read in 2018? Send me your recs!! Thank you!

// Resources

// Life-Changing Books to Read in 2018

// My Current Reading List

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// F O L L O W

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// R E S O U R C E S

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Filmed & Edited by Aileen Xu

Music | Klaves - So Fine

// M A I L B O X

Aileen Xu
PO Box 296
Brea, CA 92822

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// A B O U T

I’m Aileen, a lifestyle blogger sharing knowledge and inspiration on creating your dream life.

Lavendaire is my blog about personal growth + lifestyle design. Follow along and learn how you can create a life you love.

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Disclaimer: This is NOT a sponsored video. All opinions expressed are wholly my own. Some links I share are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them. Any PR samples or gifts are marked with an (*).

[lavendaire]

I get a lot of questions about my top recommended books, so I recently did a video on books that have changed my life! Some of them have held a space in my heart for years after I first read them:

QUESTION: What are the top books that have changed your life?

[micheleswarts]

I am a 58 (almost 59) year old woman and I just want you to know that I truly admire your videos.  You are a positive role model for both men, women of all ages.  Keep up the good work!

[Emma-mnnw]

I pray you reach 1M subscribers this year, am praying for you Aileen. You are such a down to earth, realistic and life changer.
your advice on life, is always so helpful and positive. I love you so much....
I just love you, and been here for long, I have become a better person so much, to some extent you have been the reason, I love your videos.

[KellyLira]

Thanks for the recommendations, Aileen! I’m actually considering getting a subscription for audible because I feel the same way about podcasts! The drive home is so great when listening to a ~good~ podcast because I feel so productive, so I’m def thinking about listening to audio books

[zoualor]

I love the SLIGHT EDGE! I actually picked up the book and finished it, really change my life and lifestyle! Consistency is the key!

[johnmendoza]

Marci Shimoff-Happy for No Reason. I got the physical copy and on Audible. Great book!

[AnjolaoluwaAwe]

This is the earliest I’ve been considering my time zone- I’m so happy, can’t wait to read some of these!

[shivanigogar]

Thank you for this video! I will definitely want to read more this year!

[crazyformaths]

love you Aileen!!!
your words inspire me a lot !!
thank you so much!!
one request ...
can you please create a video on happiness i mean how to be happy !!
please because many of us really need it !

[evareads]

Thank you for this recs! I added some of them to my audiobook list^^

[BooksFriends]

i am so happy, i am glad as a BookTuber that you make BookTube videos like me.. This is amazing. Thank you for promoting reading in our world. i love you.

[anilkumarkulk]

Dear Aileen, you really helped me a lot. I just want to thank you!😊 Can you please make your next video on overcoming any kind of depression?
Lot of people (even me) need it

[jennysterg]

I’m reading Sapiens right now (about half way through) and it has blown my mind, I think it’s one of the best books I’ve read in recent years. I’ve got a biomedical sciences background so that side of things is already fascinating to me, but he blends evolutionary science with history and sociology and draws parallels with modern life... it’s been eye opening. I’ve been recommending it to all my friends 😊 I look forward to hearing what you think of it x

[SilviaKay]

I subscribed to you a couple of hours ago and here you are, talking about my number one hobby 😊 I love books! I've been meaning to read some motivational books for a while, so this video is exactly what I needed 😊

[ssd]

I love all of your recommendations- your channel is unique and inspiring. Thank you, much love :)

[islandgalD]

Thank you my dear. I just added your book recommendations to my 2018 reading list & beyond. I do hope you'll be able to update as the month goes on. I'm challenging myself to read 2 books a month so I have about 40 or so on my list. Thanks you for sharing :)

[OhSoLimitless]

the defining decade is one of my favourite books ever!

[hydrangeadragon]

I'm really loving Stoicism as a form of self help, the letters to Lucillius by Seneca are amazing!!

[VLoveTarot]

Thanks for the links and for sharing the books. I'm always looking for books on self improvement.

[OliviaJerebic]

Amazing recommendations! I have listened to The Power of Vulnerability, and it changed my life!