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Top 5 Books to Gift Someone Who Doesn’t Read. Yet. One Day, They’ll Thank You.


For someone who says “I don’t like reading.” Maybe they just haven’t found the right book yet.

Not everyone needs a bookshelf.

Sometimes they just need one book.
The right one.

These aren’t complex. They’re clear.
Not heavy. Just honest.
They’re the kind of books you give a nephew, a friend, or someone lost in their scroll. Maybe one day they’ll say thank you.

Not because they loved reading.
But because something in them shifted.
And stayed.

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5. Wonder by R.J. Palacio

Born to stand out. Even if the world isn’t ready.

My note: I read this a while ago. I didn’t expect much but it stuck with me. It reminded me how rare quiet kindness is, and how lasting it can be.

Wonder – Hardcover
Published: February 14, 2012
Author: R.J. Palacio
⭐ 4.8 out of 5 (67,307 reviews) • Goodreads 4.4 (1,168,891 ratings)
#1 New York Times Bestseller • Vermont Golden Dome Book Award

August Pullman was born with a facial difference that kept him away from school. What follows is not just his story, but the story of how others see him and learn to look again. A book about empathy, judgment and how courage can sound like silence.

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4. You Are Here (For Now) by Adam J. Kurtz

Sometimes the answer isn’t clarity. It’s simply presence.

My note: I picked this up during a weird season. I didn’t rush through it. I’d open a random page now and then. Most of the time, it said what I needed without trying too hard.

You Are Here (For Now) – Paperback
Published: October 19, 2021
Author: Adam J. Kurtz
⭐ 4.7 out of 5 (252 reviews) • Goodreads 4.1 (1,121 ratings)
National Bestseller • IndieBound • LA Times

A mix of reflection, humor, art and grounded optimism. This isn’t a guide with steps to follow. It’s something softer, something that meets you where you are. Especially good for uncertain moments and uncertain minds.

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3. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy 🥉 3rd Place

Sometimes the gentlest words leave the deepest mark.

My note: I didn’t plan to read this. I flipped through it one afternoon and ended up finishing it. It doesn’t ask much from you, but somehow it still gives a lot.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse – Hardcover
Published: October 22, 2019
Author: Charlie Mackesy
⭐ 4.8 out of 5 (125,788 reviews) • Goodreads 4.6 (220,549 ratings)
#1 Best Seller • Academy Award–Winning Animated Short

A quiet journey through friendship, fear, kindness and hope. Full of illustrations and short reflections, this book can be read in a single sitting or savored a few pages at a time. It’s simple, beautiful, and unexpectedly moving.

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2. The Comfort Book by Matt Haig 🥈 2nd Place

Some books explain life. This one just sits beside you while you feel it.

My note: I didn’t read this all at once. I opened it when I needed to feel a little less lost. Somehow, it always had something I could hold onto, without trying too hard to fix anything.

The Comfort Book – Hardcover
Published: July 6, 2021
Author: Matt Haig
⭐ 4.5 out of 5 (3,506 reviews) • Goodreads 4.1 (70,013 ratings)
Editor’s Pick – Best Biographies & Memoirs

A gentle collection of reflections for when life feels heavy. These aren't instructions, they’re reminders. No pressure, no timeline. Just space to breathe, process, and feel a little more okay. Ideal for flipping through when you need a quiet anchor.

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1. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert 🥇 1st Place

Creativity isn’t reserved for artists. It’s for anyone who’s ever wanted more life in their life.

My note: I picked this up thinking it was just about writing. It wasn’t. It was about fear, joy, permission  and the quiet power of starting anyway. It made creativity feel human again.

Big Magic – Paperback
Published: September 27, 2016
Author: Elizabeth Gilbert
⭐ 4.5 out of 5 (23,185 reviews) • Goodreads 4.0 (228,560 ratings)
Editor’s Pick – Best Nonfiction

With warmth and wit, Elizabeth Gilbert explores the fears that hold us back and the ideas waiting to be lived. This is not a manual. It’s a key. A gentle, funny, bold invitation to unlock whatever creative force you’ve been ignoring.

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Not everyone grows up reading. But sometimes, the right book at the right time doesn’t just change a mind. It opens one.

These titles aren’t about turning someone into a reader overnight. They’re about offering a spark, a pause, a gentle entry point. Maybe one line sticks. Maybe it stays longer than expected.

If you enjoyed this list or have your own suggestions, I’d genuinely love to hear from you. You can always reach me at
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