4 Books That Will Change Your Life

In today’s episode, Mel is sharing the 4 books that will change your life. 

These aren’t just great reads—they’re must-reads. They changed Mel’s life, and will do the same for you, too.

Each one offers fresh perspectives, practical tools, and transformative insights that will shift the way you think, show up, and connect with the people around you. 

These books will: 

-Transform how you see the world

-Help you strengthen and deepen your relationships

-Spark bold new ideas and inspiration

-Give you the courage to pursue what truly matters

Whether you’re stepping into a new chapter, feeling stuck, or simply looking for your next great read, this episode is your roadmap to growth, clarity, and confidence.

And if you read The Let Them Theory and want to know what to read next, you’ll get the best recommendations in this episode.

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In this episode:

• 03:15: The Transformative Impact of Reading on Mel’s Life
• 15:27: Mel’s Top Book Pick #1: The Book of Awakening by Mark Nepo
• 26:18: Mel’s Top Book Pick #2: The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho
• 39:22: Mel’s Top Book Pick #3: A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
• 46:56: Mel’s Top Book Pick #4: The Firm by John Grisham

‍Featured Authors:

Mark Nepo

• Read The Book of Awakening
• Visit his website
• Follow him on Instagram
• Oprah Daily: To Help You Face the Painful Truth, Try This (Mark Nepo Interview)
• Good Life Project: Mark Nepo: Inside the Miracle

‍Paolo Coelho 

• Read The Alchemist 
• Visit his website
• Follow him on Instagram
• Oprah.com: Oprah Learns the Secret to Paulo Coelho's Timeless Wisdom
• CBS News: The alchemy of author Paulo Coelho

‍Sarah J. Maas

• Read A Court of Thorns and Roses 
  
  • Listen to the dramatic audio
• Read A Court of Mist and Fury
  
  • Listen to the dramatic audio
• Visit her website
• Follow her on Instagram
• Time Magazine: How Sarah J. Maas Built a Sprawling Fantasy Multiverse
• Today: Sarah J. Maas is BookTok’s reigning romantasy queen. All rise.
• Marie Claire: Sarah J Maas: The Books That Changed Her Life

‍John Grisham

• Read The Firm 
• Visit his website
• Follow him on Instagram
• Esquire: What I’ve Learned, John Grishamq2
• Time Magazine: The Enduring Charm of John Grisham
• New York Times: Boxers, Briefs and Books (John Grisham Op-Ed) 

‍Additional Resources:

• Read The Let Them Theory!
• The New Yorker: Can Reading Make You Happier? 
• NeuroReport: Reading skill and structural brain development
• JStor Daily: Sci-Fi and Fantasy Build Mental Resiliency in Young Readers
• Readers Digest: 11 Science-Backed Benefits of Reading, According to Experts‍
• Foundation for Learning and Literacy: Reading Between the Lines: the Benefits of Reading for Pleasure.