One 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!

🏆= favorites

📚FAVORITE ESL RESOURCES

My FAVORITE GRAMMAR BOOK:
https://amzn.to/49hiOBr

MASTERING THE AMERICAN ACCENT:
https://amzn.to/3Uzoxye 

DISORDER OR DIFFERENCE:
https://amzn.to/4cSimON 

An English Grammar Book for FRENCH SPEAKERS (story format):
https://amzn.to/3xhy04d

Perfect Phrases ESL Everyday Business English:
https://amzn.to/3IZq2zt

📚LOVE, MARRIAGE, & ATTACHMENT PSYCHOLOGY

🏆Attached (Relationships & Attachment Theory):
https://amzn.to/43KIhSS
For anyone who keeps repeating painful relationship patterns, like being drawn to emotionally unavailable people, pushing people away when relationships get too close, or feeling anxious when someone pulls back, and wants to understand how attachment styles may be influencing their relationships.

Wired for Love (Relationships & Attachment Theory):
https://amzn.to/3PGoWfO

🏆The 5 Love Languages (Relationships):
https://amzn.to/3PHeCUE 

Full transparency: This book is amazing (in my opinion 😄), but it was written by a Christian. If that bothers you, it might not be the best book for you. However, it is an AMAZING book for everyone!

📚PSYCHOLOGY & PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

🏆Anxiety or Panic Attacks? Read DARE (Mental Health):
https://amzn.to/3xqVLH0

The 5 Second Rule (Personal Development):
https://amzn.to/3TJtsLG 

🏆The Big Leap:
https://amzn.to/4heMV49 
For anyone who feels stuck at their current level of success and wants to identify and overcome the fears, beliefs, and self-imposed limits that are keeping them from reaching their full potential.

🏆Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less:
https://amzn.to/3T7Ciqh 
For anyone who feels overwhelmed, stretched too thin, or constantly busy without making meaningful progress, this book helps you identify what truly matters, eliminate the rest, and do less, but better.

📚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 

The Meaning of Marriage:
https://amzn.to/4fyRzZC 

📚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

🏆The Big Leap: 
https://amzn.to/4heMV49 

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 

🏆10x Is Easier Than 2x: How World-Class Entrepreneurs Achieve More by Doing Less:
https://amzn.to/4wc1Gsq 
What if someone told you it could be easier to 10x your business than to double it, and that the answer isn't working 10x harder? This book is for entrepreneurs who want to grow by doing less, focusing on higher-value activities, and creating more freedom, impact, and meaningful results.

📚CONTENT CREATION

YouTube Secrets:
https://amzn.to/3J2W8u6

The YouTube Formula:
https://amzn.to/3PGoBty 

🏆Go Live!: Turn Virtual Connections into Paying Customers:
https://amzn.to/4bunCYg 
For content creators that want to maximize their time and effort.

📚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

Enjoy Audiobooks? GET AUDIBLE with first 30 DAYS FREE:
https://amzn.to/3zfW7gD

UPCOMING: I'll add some of my favorite podcasts soon!