5 Nonfiction Reads on my TBR for 2026

Shifting into more intentional reading with my next five nonfiction picks to be read throughout the rest of 2026!

These are the books I’ve chosen as I move through the year, focusing on mindset, healing, and understanding the deeper connections between the brain, body, and lived experiences:

•The Light Between Us

•Switch On Your Brain

•The Body Keeps the Score

•It Didn’t Start With You

•Becoming Supernatural

I’m looking forward to taking my time with these, reflecting more, and really applying what I learn along the way.

If you’ve read any of these, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

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1 day agoEdited to

... Read moreAs someone deeply interested in personal growth and healing, I find the selection of these five nonfiction books compelling for anyone looking to enhance their mindset and emotional well-being in 2026. Starting with "The Light Between Us" by Laura Lynne Jackson, this book delves into extraordinary spiritual communication, offering profound lessons about life and the afterlife. Exploring this book opened my eyes to the unseen energies shaping our experiences. "Switch On Your Brain" by Dr. Caroline Leaf is another standout on this list. It presents a 21-day brain detox plan designed to help rewire thoughts and cultivate peak happiness. I found its practical approach to cognitive change especially useful in managing stress and improving mental clarity. A foundational read for healing trauma, "The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der Kolk highlights how deeply trauma manifests in the body and methods to reclaim health and vitality. Reading this helped me appreciate the intimate link between physical sensations and emotional scars. "It Didn’t Start With You" by Mark Wolynn focuses on inherited family trauma and how it shapes present behavior patterns. This book has empowered me to understand generational wounds and inspired me to break harmful cycles. Lastly, "Becoming Supernatural" by Dr. Joe Dispenza combines neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics to explore how thoughts can transform reality. This book encouraged me to integrate meditation and mindfulness more deliberately into my daily routine. Together, these reads offer a holistic journey through mind, body, and spirit, perfect for anyone wanting to embrace a deeper level of healing and self-awareness. If you're considering expanding your 2026 reading list with nonfiction that truly transforms, these books are a great place to start.

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