New Year, New You: Top 10 Personal Development Books ✨

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As one skeptical Bibliophile commented, “No thank you – I read real books.” However, these books’ enduring allure and profound impact cannot be dismissed. Dating back to ancient texts on spirituality such as the Bible, Bhavadgita, Tao Te Ching, and the works of Greek and Roman philosophers, the wisdom encapsulated within the pages of these texts has been cherished and passed down through generations, enhancing their desirability as collectibles. [Visit BIBLIO now]( The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius [The Meditations by Marco Aurelio]( Marcus Aurelius, the Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, left behind his personal notebooks known as “Meditations.” These writings delve into Stoic Philosophy, offering guidance on mastering one’s thoughts and emotions and relinquishing control over external forces. While the only original manuscript is safeguarded at the Vatican Library, collectors can find beautifully crafted editions from Easton Press, Franklin Library, Claredon Press, Oxford, The Folio Society, and Peter Pauper Press. The recommended translation is by Gregory Hayes. [FIND COPIES]( Autobiography (1790) by Benjamin Franklin [Autobiography (1790) Benjamin Franklin]( Benjamin Franklin, a man of prodigious accomplishments, documented his learned wisdom in his memoirs. Serving as a valuable personal development text, it imparts insights on record-keeping, cultivating positive habits, effective planning, and continuous self-growth. The actual first edition was published in France as Memoires in 1791. The first American edition appeared in 1794. In 1818, Franklin’s grandson William Temple Franklin edited Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin which included his Autobiography. [FIND COPIES]( Walden (1854) by Thoreau [Walden (1854) Thoreau]( Extolled as a manual on how to lead a good life, Walden by Henry David Thoreau is considered a self-help book on gaining fulfillment and meaning through personal freedom. A landmark of American literature and transcendentalism, Walden, or Life in the Woods is Thoreau’s quest for spiritual over material. [FIND COPIES]( The Art of Loving (1956) by Erich Fromm [The Art of Loving (1956) by Erich Fromm]( Psychoanalyst Erich Fromm’s third book, The Art of Loving, was a groundbreaking international bestseller showing millions of readers how to achieve rich, productive lives by developing their capacities for love. The first edition, published by Harper & Brothers Publishers in 1956, with a price-stamped dust jacket of $2.75, sells for a few thousand dollars today. [FIND COPIES]( How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936) by Dale Carnegie [How to Win Friends and Influence People (1936) Dale Carnegie]( How to Win Friends and Influence People has sold over 15 million copies. Simon and Schuster published a modest initial print run of just 3,000 copies in 1936, making first editions with dust jackets exceedingly scarce. Even without the dust jacket, first printings run over $10,000 depending on condition. The book went through 17 printings in the first year alone and sold 250,000 copies in the first three months. It is number 8 on the New York Public Library’s Top 10 Checkouts of All Time list, reflecting its enduring impact. [FIND COPIES]( Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book (1949) [Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book (1949)]( First published in 1939, The Big Book by Bill Wilson is the basic textbook for Alcoholics Anonymous, outlining the 12 steps to sobriety. It is considered one of the most influential books of the 20th Century. There were 4,730 copies in the first printing, which took two years to sell out. The second printing of the first edition was published in March 1941 after an article in The Saturday Evening Post, “Alcoholics Anonymous: Freed Slaves of Drink, Now They Free Others,” that gained AA notice. Overall, the book has sold over 30 million copies. [FIND COPIES]( SAVE 10% ON EVERY PURCHASE! Join the Bibliophiles Club and save 10% on any book, every day! [READ MORE]( [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [X.com]( [SHOP BIBLIO NOW!]( This email was sent to {EMAIL} [why did I get this?]( [unsubscribe from this list]( [update subscription preferences]( Biblio.com · PO Box 1211 · Asheville, NC 28802 · USA