Weekly reading update

"Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill

A classic work of personal development literature, "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill offers invaluable advice on how to make money. Using his interviews with some of the most successful people of his era, Hill distills their principles into a comprehensive and practical guide. In this book, he teaches readers how to cultivate a positive attitude, set clear and specific goals, come up with a plan of action, overcome obstacles, and believe in themselves. Throughout his book, he illustrates his principles with stories and examples from the lives of his subjects, showing how they applied them. It's more than just a book; it's a philosophy of success, a call to action, and a blueprint for achieving your dreams.

Gabriel Garca Márquez's "100 Years of Solitude"

Gabriel Garca Márquez's "100 Years of Solitude" chronicles the multi-generational saga of the Buenda family in the fictional town of Macondo. It is a novel that blends reality and fantasy, creating a world that combines the extraordinary with the mundane. Their journey through time and destiny is filled with love and war, joy and sorrow, triumph and tragedy. Readers are taken on a journey spanning a century of history, culture, and politics thanks to Márquez's poetic prose. Characters are symbols of the human condition and the cyclical nature of life, each with their own personality and fate. Although the novel's nonlinear structure may be a bit confusing for some readers, those who immerse themselves in its magic discover a world that reflects their own dreams and nightmares, inviting them to explore the meaning of life.

Nikos Kazantzakis' "Zorba the Greek"

Nikos Kazantzakis' "Zorba the Greek" celebrates the beauty and complexity of life. In the novel, Basil, a young Greek intellectual, seeks to escape his bookish life by forming a friendship with Zorba, an old and boisterous Cretan peasant. The two of them go to Crete to work in a lignite mine, where they have many adventures and challenges. A lively, colorful prose, Kazantzakis's invites readers to get caught up in the spontaneity and passion of the Mediterranean. During Basil's existential dilemmas, Zorba offers his unconventional wisdom and experience, showing him how to embrace joy and sorrow equally. Some might find Zorba's philosophy reckless or foolish, but those who follow his example find freedom in letting go of the predictable and rational, and surrendering to the unpredictable and the magical.

"Interpretation of Dreams" by Sigmund Freud

The "Interpretation of Dreams" by Sigmund Freud is a landmark work of psychology. According to Freud, dreams are the expression of unconscious desires and conflicts that are suppressed or censored in the conscious mind. Freud says you can find the hidden meanings and motivations in dreams by analyzing the symbols and images. In addition, he details the dynamics of the id, ego, and superego in his theory of the psyche. People who read Freud's book with curiosity and openness discover a fascinating and influential exploration of the psyche's depths, offering insights into human nature and the mysteries of self.

 Macbeth

Throughout Macbeth, we see the destructive consequences of ambition left unchecked. It's about Macbeth, a Scottish general who gets a prophecy from three witches that he'll become king. As a result of his ambition and his wife's influence, Macbeth murders King Duncan. To gain power, he commits more murders, tormented by guilt and paranoia. In addition, Macduff suspects him of regicide, so he's up against him. He's confronted by his enemies and his own downfall as the witches' prophecies come true in unexpected ways. Using powerful and poetic language, Shakespeare explores themes like ambition, power, fate, and free will in his play. As Macbeth and his wife descend into madness and death, it also shows the psychological and moral effects of evil. In various media, Shakespeare's play has been adapted and interpreted countless times.

This is my reading list. Comment below and let me know what books I should check out next.