Lottie’s Library
Would you love to read more, but can’t find the time?
Only read non-fiction because you consider that a worthy use of your time?
Want to make more space for reading but can’t justify it?
If there’s one thing I would love for you to take away from this site, or indeed, any interaction with me, it’s permission to read more, read widely and read with the space and joy it deserves. Reading is so important, whether done traditionally or via audio books. Just ten minutes a day with a book can transform your life.
One of the things I most love to do is recommend books. I read across a wide variety of genres, and can usually recommend something that will capture your imagination or fill a knowledge void. Take a look at my shelves below (all of which I’ve read and taken something wonderful from), or, if you would like a personalized reading ‘prescription’ drop me a line telling me what you love to read, or what you’re interested in exploring right now, and I’ll reply with three recommendations just for you!
Lottie, I just wanted to say thank you so so much for giving me back the joy/pleasure of reading. I used to be a voracious reader but in recent years couldn’t get past the guilt of the time spent on this pastime. With your ‘gentle’ and constant pushes, I’m now back enjoying one of my greatest loves. Thank you!
Personal Rediscovery
Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science that Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain
Time to Think: Listening to Ignite the Human Mind by Nancy Kline
Over Coming Underearning: A Five-Step Plan to a Richer Life by Barbara Stanny
Sacred Success: A Course in Financial Miracles by Barbara Stanny
Now Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham
Rising Strong by Brene Brown
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck
More Time to Think: The Power of Independent Thinking by Nancy Kline
The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluterring and Organizing by Marie Kondo
Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life by Byron Katie
The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals with Soul by Danielle LaPorte
The Desire Map Planner by Danielle LaPorte
The Gifts of Imperfection By Brene Brown
The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the world Overwhelms You
The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck: How to Stop Spending Time You Don't Have with People You Don't Like Doing Things You Don't Want Do
Creative Rediscovery
The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Marketing by Robert McKee
Year of Yes: How to Dance it Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person by Shonda Rhimes
A Practical Handbook for the Actor by Melissa Bruder
The Story Grid: What Good Editors Know by Shawn Coyne
On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen King
Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Daemon Voices by Phillip Pullman
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
Improv Wisdom: Don't Prepare, Just Show Up by Patricia Ryan Madson
Ernest Hemingway On Writing by Ernest Hemingway
Spiritual Rediscovery
The Untethered Soul: The Journey Beyond Yourself by Michael Singer
The Surrender Experiment: My Journey into Life's Perfection by Michael Singer
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor E. Frankl
The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
