Best Book Of Inspiration For Men And Women

After reading our guide to good self motivation books, we can now explore some things to know about reading and how to find inspiring novels to motivate you in life. 

Which is the most inspiring novel?

If you’re looking for an inspiring novel, you’ll be glad to know that there are many from which to choose. You don’t have to be limited to self-development books when you need a jolt of inspiration.

Here are some well-known and recommended novels to consider:

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

This is a book that usually comes up during conversations focused on finding inspiration, and millions of people have said that it helped them. This novel is really about how important it is to listen to your heart and allow yourself to chase your dreams. 

In the book, a young shepherd wants a life that’s not limited to tending sheep. His journey for something more takes him to places far away from home. You’ll be inspired by how he doesn’t allow his ambitions to falter even though people try to rain on his parade. It will get you thinking about your own dreams. 

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates 

This novel looks at the horror of slavery but it does so in a unique way with magic surrealism. Hiram is the protagonist and although he has a good memory he can’t remember his preternatural mother who was taken from him.

He has to try to reclaim her memory and find true love, but his journey also takes him to greater self-knowledge while offering him a way to escape the world’s physical obstacles. It’s a tale about freedom, which is sure to give you all the feels. 

The Overstory by Richard Powers 

This unusual and unique book will stay on your mind long after you’ve finished it. It looks at the power and depth of trees, such as how they can communicate with each other, but it features human stories that will have you searching for your own life’s meaning.

One of the best features about this novel is that it will make you see trees in a different way, and you’ll do the same with people around you. 

Independent People by Halldor Laxness 

This is a book written by Iceland’s Nobel-winning author. It features a protagonist called Bjartur who gives up everything that’s important to him so that he can become an independent farmer. During this journey, he discovers that when he loses everything that’s when he can find what he really values and wants in life. 

The Moviegoer by Walker Percy 

This book won the 1962 National Book Award and it’s still a classic inspiring novel today. It features Binx Bolling, a stockbroker from New Orleans, whose life is filled with casual sex and movies.

As he nears the age of 30, he starts to yearn for a more authentic experience. He begins a journey to find greater meaning, and while this is sure to be moving and inspiring, it’s also humorous and outrageous at times. 

How do you inspire someone to read?

If you’d love to share the joy you get from reading with other people, you might wonder how you can do so. Some people don’t really like to read or they haven’t found a book that inspires them to read on a regular basis. Whether it’s a child or adult you want to inspire to read more, here are some tips you can try.

• Recommend inspiring books. Find the right opportunity to recommend a book to someone who might need it. You can do this in conversations in which you connect the book to what they’re going through so that it will be a natural recommendation. So, if someone is battling with anxiety, you could mention a book that you loved which provided you with useful tips on how to overcome it.
• Use books as inspiration for get-togethers. If you’re planning a party, why not make the theme about books? Or host your party at a local bookstore. By surrounding yourself and others in your life with books, you can hopefully inspire others to read.
• Start a book club. Many people want to read, they just don’t know where to start or they don’t take the time in their busy schedules to read. This can be fixed by starting a book club in which people will have to read a book per week or month and then share their thoughts on it with others. Making books social can help people to read more because they’ll be surrounded by others who share the same joy from reading.

How do you motivate younger people to read?

There are many ways in which you can inspire younger people, such as your children, to read. Here are some ideas. 

• Read to your children. If you have children, you can inspire them to want to read by reading to them from when they’re very young. Choose stories that are quick and easy to read so that you don’t lose their attention, and animate the story’s characters, such as by using different voices for them, to keep your children engaged.
• Buy your children book gifts. Instead of toys, encourage your children to read by purchasing books as gifts for them when it’s their birthday or Christmas. This will inspire them to find joy in books.
• Enjoy family book days. If, as a family, you focus on reading and the joy of it, this will rub off on your kids and they will also nourish a love of reading as they grow older. Family reading time can be a great way to bond and connect, too. 

If you’re a teacher, you can also inspire your students to read in the following ways:

• Let your students act out book scenes. You can make reading more entertaining and enjoyable by letting your students act out certain scenes from novels.
• Encourage your students to choose books they love. Not everyone will like the same books, so it’s helpful to inspire kids to read by letting them choose their own books.
• Give reading rewards. When your students have read a certain amount of books, they should get a prize or reward of some kind. This will motivate them to continue reading. 

How can I make reading more fun?

Reading is fun because it allows you to learn and/or escape to another world, but sometimes you might have to make it a bit more enjoyable, such as if you’re trying to motivate your kids to read more. Here’s how to make reading a bit more fun.

• Choose books about your interests and passions. If you’re not gaining enjoyment from reading, find books that are focused on things you love doing in your spare time as this will make reading a pleasure instead of a chore.
• Sync your reading material with your life. When you’re heading out to the mountains for a holiday, choose a book that’s set in the outdoors. When you’re about to make a big change in your life, choose a book that focuses on this type of situation. This can help you to make your reading feel more relevant to your life, which will make it more enjoyable.
• Listen to audio books. Sometimes reading can be difficult to squeeze into your daily schedule. That’s where audio books come in! You can listen to them while you clean the house, drive, or work. They can also help to keep children entertained.
• Set up a reading sanctuary. Having a comfortable sanctuary in the home where you can curl up with a good book will encourage you to want to spend more time reading there. Decorating it with candles, soft pillows, and blankets, will also make it a cozy nook in which you’ll love spending free time.