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- The author read more books in 2019 thanks to the Goodreads Reading Challenge, which helped establish a daily reading habit.
- He started the year with a goal of 12 books and is finishing with 20, shifting from non-fiction to fiction over time.
- Reading fiction at bedtime helps him wind down and sleep better, unlike non-fiction which keeps his mind active.
- Favorite book #1: 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss – an exciting story that led him to audiobooks and the next book in the series.
- Favorite book #2: 'What Doesn't Kill Us' by Scott Carney – explores human adaptation and the Wim Hof Method, inspiring the author to take cold showers.
- Favorite book #3: 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card – a compelling story about a child prodigy facing alien threats and personal growth.
- Favorite book #4: 'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' by Neil Gaiman – a unique childhood perspective exploring differences between childhood and adulthood.
- Favorite book #5: 'The Selfish Gene' by Richard Dawkins – a deep dive into evolutionary psychology that challenges views on life and behavior.