“She read books as one would breathe air. To fill up and live”

Annie Dillard

Greetings!

This year, one of my goals was to read 52 books, ideally reading a book a week. I was on target to reach my goal when I read an article saying the most successful people in the world read 60 books a year! Well, I certainly couldn’t let the most successful people in the world “one up” me, so I changed my goal to read 60 books instead of 52. As of 12/19/22, I read 80 books, completely smashing my goal!

According to the Pew Research Center, the average American reads an average of 12 books per year, while the typical American has only read 4. If you’re reading this, I’m certain you’re anything BUT typical or average.

I want to share with you the books I read this year, with the intent to inspire you to read, read, and read some more in 2023.

I’m also going to share my favorite book from each genre and my top 10 books of 2022 That I think everyone should read.

Business & Money

1. Building A Story Brand-Donald Miller

2. Business Made Simple- Donald Miller

3. Launch Your Business- Rosetta Thurman

4. Selling The Intangible-Meera Kothand

5. Digital Retirement- Michelle Kulp

6. 3 Steps to $10,000 A Month in Instant Passive Income Streams- J.P. Clarke

7. Write Short Kindle Books: A Self-Publishing Manifesto for Non-Fiction Authors

8. Self-Publishing Secret Sauce- Michelle E. Kulp

9. Published- Chandler Bolt

10. Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck- Michelle Kulp

11. Crush It With Kindle- John Tigue

12. Free Tools for Writers, Bloggers and Solopreneurs- Karen Banes

13. Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter- Curtis Jackson

14. The Twelve Universal Laws of Success: Super Achiever Edition- Dr. Herbert Harris

15. Manifest Your $10,000 Month- Nichole Sylvester

Religion & Spirituality

16. Karmic Astrology- Meg Ann Walker

17. The Universe Always Delivers Twice-Manifesting with Energy and the Law of Attraction-Sarah Hertz

18. Clairvoyance: The Ultimate Psychic Development Guide to Extrasensory Perception and Intuition- Mari Silva

19. The Inner Work- The Yoga Couple

20. Theta Meditation: Simple Steps to Achieve Theta Quickly & Easily- Akriti Namboorthiri

21. Transforming Trauma: Inspiring Stories & Powerful Tools for Manifesting Peace, Hope and Healing

22. The Life Changing Power of Gratitude- Marc Reklau

23. Healing and Renewing of the Mind- Tamika Maclin

24. Jealousy, The Sin That Nobody Talks About-R.T Kendell

25. Fasting and Prayer: The Secret Fasting Technique That Produces Results Always- Francis Jonah

26. Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship With God-Jentezen Franklin

27. Erotic Astrology: The Sex Secrets of Your Horoscope Revealed- Phyllis Vega

28.The Complete Numerology Book: The Complete Guide to the Spiritual Meaning of Numbers Including How your Birthday and Name Affect Your Life Path- Delphina Woods

History & Black History

29. Nat Turner’s Holy War to Destroy Slavery: A New Look at the Most Famous Slave Rebellion in American History- Philip Thomas Tucker, PH. D

30. The Slaves Who Built the White House and the Capitol- Dr. Eugene Walton

31. Voice of the Ancestors- Chase McGee

32. Melanin People: How to Eat and Devour their Energy, White Luciferians Reveal Their Secrets- Edited by Bobby Hemmitt

33.The Passion of Kimpa Vita- Jemadari Vi Bee-Kil Kilele

34. They Were Her Property- Stephanie E. Jones- Rogers

35. Narrative of William W. Brown, A Fugitive Slave- Williams Wells Brown

Health and Wellness

36. The Headaches Healer’s Handbook- Jan Mundo

37. The Truth About COVID-19- Dr. Joseph Mercola

38. The Optimal Dose: Restore Your Health with the Power of Vitamin D3- Judson Somerville

39. Healthy in Seven Days: Success Through Vitamin D Treatment- Dr. Med Raimund

40. The Power of Vitamin D- Sarfraz Zaidi

41. All About Coffee Enemas-Ryder Management Inc.

42. Self-Diagnosis Handbook- Dr. Llaila Afrika

43. The Complete Enema Recipe Handbook-Patrick Hamouy

44. 33 Ways to Get Rid of Parasites- Stephen Tvdten

45. Bentonite Clay: 30 Natural Recipes for Health and Beauty-Lorraine Nightingale

46. Liver Detox & Cleanse: The Natural Way to Improving Liver Health-Britney Davis & Craig Williams

47. Liver Detox-Terry Scott

48. Fasting, An Exceptional Human Experience- Randi Fredricks

49. Facial Gua Sha: Fight the Signs of Aging Naturally & Inexpensively- P. Sze

50. Period Repair Manual- Lara Briden, NP

51. Fasting and Eating for Health- Dr. Joel Fuhrman

52. Magnesium: What Your Doctor Needs You to Know- Nolan Edwards

53. Powerful Knowledge About Maca Root: Basic, Healthy Use of Maca Root-Dr. Matt Sigurdson

54. Red Maca: Discover how to balance your hormones, boost your immune system and reclaim your energy and sex drive naturally- Christopher Knowles

55. The Essential Guide to Adaptogens: 15 Super Herbs to Relieve Common Ailments-Dr. Rachel Rozelle

Dating & Relationships

56. How to Respect Your Husband: 8 Scriptural Ways to Bless Your Marriage- Kelly Cox

57. Wife Type- Sheri A. Gaskins

58. The Inner Beauty Movement Presents: From Hello to I do- Nicole Robinson

59. Discovering Feminine Wife Styles: Creating the Marriage of Your Dreams- Nicole Robinson

60. The Attraction Factor: 4 Simple Yet Powerful Principles That Will Melt Any Man’s Heart- Bob Grant

61. A Woman’s Guide to Conscious Love- Ann O’Brien

62. King, Warrior, Magician, Lover- Robert Moore & Douglas Gilette

63. Worthy Woman- Zak Roedde

64. All the Secrets of Femininity- Yaffah Engel

65. Mindful Relationship Habits- S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport

66. Contract Wife, Contract Life: Married to the Game 10 Steps-Dr. Meda Leacock

Memoirs

67. I’m Coming Out- Alandria L. Lloyd

68. Evolution of Spiritually Nakedness- Kamil Gerald

69.Finding Me- Viola Davis

70. My Life’s Journey- Latrice Gleen

71. Mommy Mission: The Complete Guide to Parenting on Purpose-Keosha Hinson

Inspirational Short Reads

72. The Little Book of Successful Secrets- Justin Perry & Costas Sarris

73. I Wish I Knew This 20 Years Ago- Justin Perry

74. Too Pretty to Pay Bills: Keys to Gold Digging Success- She Ra Seven

75. 55 Questions to Ask Yourself (Across 8 Dimensions for a New You)- Manoj Chenthamarakshan

76. Life is Short and So Is This Book- Peter Atkins

77. How to Look Elegant Everyday- Virginia Lia

78. The Best Book of Inspirational Quotes- Darleen Mitchell

79. Words of Wisdom: Inspirational Quotes- Marc Reklau

80. Get Grounded: 35 simple Ways to Balance Your Body, Mind and Spirit (Soulfull Self-Care Book 2)- Harmony Rose West

Favorites From Each Genre

Business & Money

• Business Made Simple- Donald Miller

Religion & Spirituality

• The Inner Work- The Yoga Couple

History & Black History

• They Were Her Property- Stephanie E. Jones- Rogers

Health & Wellness

• The Truth About COVID-19- Dr. Joseph Mercola

Dating & Relationships

• Mindful Relationship Habits- S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport

Memoirs

• Finding Me- Viola Davis

Inspirational Short Reads

• Life is Short and So Is This Book- Peter Atkins

Top 10 Must Reads

1. The Twelve Universal Laws of Success: Super Achiever Edition- Dr. Herbert Harris
2. Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter- Curtis Jackson
3. The Truth About COVID-19- Dr. Joseph Mercola
4. Fasting and Eating for Health- Dr. Joel Fuhrman
5. Voice of the Ancestors- Chase McGee
6. The Inner Work- The Yoga Couple
7. Mindful Relationship Habits- S.J. Scott and Barrie Davenport
8. The Inner Beauty Movement Presents: From Hello to I do- Nicole Robinson
9. Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship With God-Jentezen Franklin
10. They Were Her Property- Stephanie E. Jones- Rogers

If you have any book recommendations, I’d love to hear them. Happy Reading!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”

Dr. Seuss

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