My Favorite Book Recommendations in English
Jul 09, 2026One of the questions I get asked all the time is:
"What books do you recommend for learning English?"
My answer is almost always the same:
Read books that genuinely interest you.
The best book for improving your English isn't necessarily one written for English learners—it's the one you'll actually enjoy reading and want to keep coming back to. When you're interested in the topic, you're more likely to build your vocabulary naturally, see words used in context, and develop a consistent reading habit.
To help you get started, I've put together a collection of my favorite books, organized by topic.
This isn't a comprehensive list covering every genre or interest. Instead, it's a reflection of my own interests and the books I've personally read, enjoyed, or found valuable over the years. You'll find recommendations related to English learning, business, personal development, psychology, faith, homesteading, motherhood, and a few other topics that have shaped my own learning journey.
I hope you discover a book that inspires you—and helps you improve your English along the way. Happy reading!
📚FAVORITE ESL RESOURCES
My FAVORITE GRAMMAR BOOK: https://amzn.to/49hiOBr
MASTERING THE AMERICAN ACCENT: https://amzn.to/3Uzoxye
An English Grammar Book for FRENCH SPEAKERS (story format): https://amzn.to/3xhy04d
Perfect Phrases ESL Everyday Business English: https://amzn.to/3IZq2zt
📚PSYCHOLOGY, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, & LOVE
Anxiety or Panic Attacks? Read DARE (Mental Health): https://amzn.to/3xqVLH0
Attached (Relationships & Attachment Theory): https://amzn.to/43KIhSS
Wired for Love (Relationships & Attachment Theory): https://amzn.to/3PGoWfO
The 5 Love Languages (Relationships): https://amzn.to/3PHeCUE
The 5 Second Rule (Personal Development): https://amzn.to/3TJtsLG
📚FUN BOOKS FOR KIDS
Magic Tricks with Everyday Objects: https://amzn.to/3xk8jAa
Weird But True 1: https://amzn.to/3U3sWcU
Weird But True 2: https://amzn.to/3xj5z65
📚FAITH + CHRISTIANITY
The Purpose Driven Life: https://amzn.to/3U1HhG5
📚HOMESTEADING, PREPPING + SURVIVAL
Bernardin Complete Book of HOME PRESERVING (canning): https://amzn.to/3zOkzuh
SAS Survival Guide (pocket book for camping + survival): https://amzn.to/3NRoY2R
📚MOTHERHOOD, LIFE, + HOME
House Cleaning help for ADHDers (in my opinion): https://amzn.to/3ZV6mX8
My FAVORITE JOURNALING METHOD (Bullet Journaling): https://amzn.to/3zX0hPq
📚BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
No Excuses!: The Power of Self-Discipline: https://amzn.to/4cHI8U0
The 80/20 Principle: https://amzn.to/3IZJBHO
Rich Dad Poor Dad: https://amzn.to/3TFdvGf
The Dip: https://amzn.to/4aBNqP5
The Magic of Thinking Big: https://amzn.to/4adEBeA
The 4-Hour Workweek: https://amzn.to/3VZDTxx
YouTube Secrets: https://amzn.to/3J2W8u6
The YouTube Formula: https://amzn.to/3PGoBty
📚ESSENTIAL OILS + HERBS (Reference Books)
💧 ⚠️THE ESSENTIAL OIL SAFETY BOOK by Tisserand & Young: https://amzn.to/2YBtusy
💧 THE HEALING POWER OF ESSENTIAL OILS by Dr. Z: https://amzn.to/3e4yoam
💧 THE COMPLETE BOOK OF EOS... by Valerie Ann Worwood: https://amzn.to/2PExCHJ
💧 The Fragrant Mind ♡ (ON ESSENTIAL OILS + EMOTIONS): https://amzn.to/3msK3BC
💧 AROMATHERAPEUTIC BLENDING by Jennifer Rhind Peace: https://amzn.to/3343XKZ
💧 WOMEN'S HEALTH AROMATHERAPY by Pam Conrad: https://amzn.to/3eM3Rx0
💧 HYDROSOLS: THE NEXT AROMATHERAPY by Suzanne Catty: https://amzn.to/3BBxFH9
🌿 HERBAL HEALING for WOMEN: https://amzn.to/3YcpxdM
🌿 HERBS for CHILDREN’S Health: https://amzn.to/4ikHD5k
🌿 Homesteader’s HERBAL Companion: https://amzn.to/3ZqcULk
💥GAMES TO PRACTICE ENGLISH💥
Speedy Words: https://amzn.to/3vLgt3U
Taboo: https://amzn.to/3TAQHaC
What Do You Meme?: https://amzn.to/3BBX2NC
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