If You're An Introvert, You Need to Read These Books

If You're An Introvert, You Need to Read These Books
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It's no secret that the majority of us introverts love to read. We would choose getting lost in a good book over going out anyway. (Because talking to people is overrated, duh.)

We've compiled a list of books that are perfect for all of the part time and full time introverts out there. Whether you're interested in reading a book with an introverted protagonist or you're just interested in educating yourself on the ins and outs of being an introvert, we've got you covered. 

1. The Introverts Way


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If you want to live your best life as an introvert and adapt to this very loud world, read this book.

2. Where'd You Go, Bernadette?


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She's successful. She's rebellious. She's Bernadette. Although it seems like she has it all in life, she is often bothered with people and how trivial their needs can be...so of course, she runs away. If you find yourself wanting to escape from reality, you'll like Bernadette.

3. The Bell Jar


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Esther gets an internship in the city of her dreams...but things aren't going as planned. She finds herself unable to enjoy the beauty around her. This Plath classic will have you in tears.

4. Tell The Wolves I'm Home


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Sometimes you don't really know you lost someone until you find them. Tell The Wolves I'm Home tells the story of two unlikely lonely people forming an everlasting connection.

5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower


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We don't care if you've already seen the movie! The book is ten times better. And that's saying something.

6. Walden


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Walden is a series of essays written by Thoreau while he was finding himself in the woods. He talks about self-reliance and transcendentalism in a way only introverts would understand.

7. Catcher in the Rye

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Follow Holden on his journey through New York as he has a very hard time grasping the concept of adulthood. He just wants someone to tell him it's going to be okay, but doesn't know who to turn to.

8. All the Bright Places


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When someone saves your life, you start looking at life differently. And lets be honest, all of us introverts can use a different perspective every now and then.

9. The Empathy Exams


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A series of essays that observes how we interact and care for each other. Introverts will understand the feeling of empathy talked about in Jamison's book.
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