Rise and shine, bookworms! There’s something incredibly magical about the morning, isn’t it? The world is still half-asleep, and you’re just getting started with your morning stretches. It’s the perfect time to dive into one of the many captivating morning books we mention here today, that sets the tone for the day ahead.
These delightful morning books will make you feel like you’re sipping a warm cup of coffee while strolling through a garden of words. So, if you’re ready to kickstart your mornings with a literary jolt of inspiration, here are seven best books to read in the morning that will leave you yearning for more pages, long after the sun has fully risen.
Ready for some good morning reading? Let’s get started.
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7 Morning Books You Should Definitely Read After Waking Up
1. ‘Wild, From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail’ by Cheryl Strayed
When you are in your 20s, you might think one fine day that “what if I turned my life upside down and changed everything?” Well, some people don’t just think about it, they actually take the leap. Just like Cheryl Strayed.
In her gripping book, she talks about why at 26, she decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, and that too, alone. On this solo journey, she transforms as a person. She deals with the pain of her divorce, heals the grief of losing her mother, and realizes that she has everything she needs to change her life.
One of the best morning books to read, in my opinion, this should be at the top of your TBR list.
2. ‘Deep Work’ by Cal Newport
Even though technology comes with a lot of perks, it has it’s fair share of disadvantages too. Constant notifications, never-ending emails, and social media updates are just some of the unwelcome distractions that accompany technology.
This leads to us doing too many things in a short time, which hampers our productivity. Cal Newport offers us a solution for procrastination by telling us why it’s important to be disciplined when it comes to our work.
He advises you to start your day on the right note by getting into the ‘deep work’ zone, and then kick off the day with a lot of motivation and energy.
3. ‘Big Magic’ by Elizabeth Gilbert
Elizabeth Gilbert is one of my favorite authors till date, and just like me, countless readers have been inspired and motivated by her works. One of the best books to read in the morning, she offers insights into how strangely and suddenly inspiration can strike you.
She advises her readers to embrace their inherent curiosity and say goodbye to unwarranted suffering. She teaches you how to handle yourself when things get a bit too tough in life, and also how to love others in the right way.
Gilbert guides us in pursuing what we’re passionate about and tackling our biggest fears. She talks about the mindset, methods, and practices essential for leading a highly creative life.
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4. ‘A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose’ by Eckhart Tolle
If you are wondering how to elevate your good morning reading, then pick this book up, and I can assure you, you won’t be disappointed.
In this book, Eckhart Tolle delves into influential ideas about how moving beyond our self-centered state of mind is crucial not just for our own joy but also for ending the pain and conflict plaguing people around the globe.
He explains that the more you are attached to your ego, the more you will feel anger, envy, and sadness. He guides readers to achieve a new state of consciousness and to walk on a path that will lead to greater fulfillment.
5. ‘The Year of Magical Thinking’ by Joan Didion
Joan Didion is considered to be one of the best writers in the history of literature, and rightfully so. Her writing has a way of pulling you in with its raw emotion and heart-tugging anecdotes.
If you are on the lookout for some great morning books that will leave an imprint on you, then this is the book for you. Just a few days before Christmas, Didion’s daughter had to be induced into a coma due to septic shock. Just a few days later, she lost her beloved husband to a heart attack while having dinner and right before her eyes.
Even though her daughter later survived, she was grappling with the loss of her husband, who was the love of her life. Then suddenly, four months later she has a hematoma that required her to go through a 6-hour brain surgery.
She writes about her experiences with an impressive knack for tying together life, death, mental health, distress, and happiness in a way that only she is capable of.
6. ‘10% Happier’ by Dan Harris
Dan Harris does a phenomenal job guiding readers on how to have a better grip on their emotions, and also how to improve your focus with meditation. When you feel like you’re caught up in your own head and weighed down by too many thoughts, there’s good old meditation to help settle your nerves.
Dan Harris explains how with the help of meditation, you will be able to discipline your ego, which allows you to be kinder to yourself and to others. If you’re someone who likes to start their day with mindfulness, then this is one of the best books to read in the morning.
7. ‘My Morning Routine’ by Benjamin Spall and Michael Xander
Sixty-four top entrepreneurs and creative minds coming together to help you start off your morning right? Sign me up! One of my most favorite morning books, this shares insights into how you can kick off your mornings successfully and in the right way.
Authors Spall and Xander compile interviews, statistics, and useful information to help you tailor a morning routine that is perfect for you. This book shows you that everyone’s morning routine can be different, but what matters is that you start off your morning on a healthy note.
While some might start their day off with positive affirmations, some choose to start their morning by not looking at their phone. There are many more such examples mentioned in the book and is nothing short of a goldmine when it comes to good morning reading.
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Have you read any of these books before, and if you have, then what do you think about them? Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below!
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