Highsnobiety Staff Share Their Self-Isolation Reading List

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https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/best-inspirational-books/

Once you’ve finished binging your favorite Netflix series and every cat video on YouTube, you’re going to need something more to combat quarantine boredom. Having your reading list stacked is an educational and inspirational way to wile away the hours. ⁠



Work From Home is a new vertical dedicated to life and culture in the strange and unprecedented situation of self-quarantine that many of us are dealing with right now. From what to watch to how to get a fit off and how to not think about anything, this is our guide to the great indoors. For updates on the spread of Covid-19 and how to keep yourself safe and informed, consult WHO and the CDC. As we’re all spending our days indoors at the moment, it’s easy to feel bored and uninspired — particularly once you’ve finished binging your favorite Netflix series and every cat video on YouTube. Unless, of course, your reading list is pre-stacked with inspirational and motivating books.

Whether your goal is to finish the book you were reading last summer, revisiting one of your favorite reads, or finding something new, there’s no time like the present to up your literary intake. Reading will not only help you escape your living quarters but it’s scientifically proven to boost your mental and physical health. So, if you’re looking ways to stay sane while you’re self-isolating, picking up a good book should be on top of your to-do list. For those lacking ideas, the Highsnobiety teams in both Berlin and New York City offices have shared what’s on their reading list. This time, we asked staff to share the books that have inspired them the most — motivational reads, philosophy books, memoirs, novels, or poems.

Scroll down for the best inspirational books to read while you self-isolate.



“The modern time we live in is full of weird and fearful shit, and this book helps you make sense of it all. Rather than tackle the complex topics of religion and politics, it explains why our brains make us act the way they do. It’s a wildly refreshing psychological and behavioral take on the two topics that nobody wants to talk about, and it’s a great way to change your perspective this year. It’ll help you understand yourself, develop compassion for people who aren’t like you, and the best part: it’ll make you look f**cking intelligent when the homies see it on your coffee table.”

— Naina Kamath, Digital Distribution Manager



“Maggie Nelson’s memoir, The Argonauts, isn’t technically an inspirational book. I don’t even know if you would call it a memoir. But it’s definitely one of the most helpful books I’ve ever read. It pretty fundamentally changed the way I thought about love and family and sex and gender. Nelson writes so beautifully about art, literature, the limitations of language, and even her own butthole. Something this poetic and thoughtful feels especially valuable right now.”

— Isabelle Hore-Thorburn, Weekend Staff Writer



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