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From books I read to my kids to ones I enjoy for myself. This is my unusual list of books I love. Some of these have had a huge impact on my life!
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Self-Help
 
Spirituality
 
Oddly weird and far from ordinary
 
Coloring & Activities
 
Fiction
 
Magic, Crystals, Metaphysics & More

Self-Help

Books that are great for assisting in your personal healing journey.

 
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This book can help many people on many levels.
Intuitive Healing Art 101: Paint Your Emotions
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Insightful wisdom described in a delightfully organized way.
The Prophet
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This book I read when I was about 20 years young and IT CHANGED MY LIFE!
Louise Hay - You Can Heal Your Life
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Another book that changed my life :)
I am Diva: Guide to Outrageous Living
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Spirituality

Any book related to the spiritual side of life. Most of these can also qualify as ‘self-help’ books too!

 
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A book to help one on their personal spiritual journey.
Inside Your Heaven: Inspiring Afterlife Stories
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A book that is a staple when it comes to spiritual books. If you haven't read it, you probably should. ←(note to self LOL)
Conversations with God
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Oddly weird and far from ordinary

Because my favourite books are far from ordinary!

 
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Hand down, my favourite book of all time! If you like to read this is not for you but if you like to contemplate imagery and symbolism, this book is definitely one of the most fascinating books around. The quality of this book is impressive making it... 
Codex Seraphinianus - Luigi Serafini - Chapters Indigo
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A story that is sombre and slightly disturbing is countered by some of the most unusual, fascinating imagery of sketches I've ever seen. With images of supernatural beings from legends, myths and lore, I can compare this book to a dark gruesome fairy... 
The Resurrectionist: The Lost Work Of Dr. Spencer Black
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The Voynich Manuscript is one of those books you may have already heard of. Written in an unknown language, this book leads to many possible interpretations of its vivid imagery and fascinating content. 
The Voynich Manuscript
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Coloring & Activities

If you need to delve into a book without reading, coloring and activity books are the way to go!
 
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Feeling angry, mad or uneasy???With each page of this book being a new way to Wreck this Journal, you're bound to get all the angers, frustrations and anxieties out of your system. It's a personal favorite of mine! My kids on the other hand, prefer c...
Wreck This Journal (Black) Expanded Ed.
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This book is a fave at my house, both my older kids have one! Each page gives basic instructions to trigger your imagination! With all kinds of ways to interpret and create, this book is bound to keep you distracted for days!
Create This Book Paperback - Elizabeth, Moriah.ca
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A sequel to Create This Book, this book is a fave with the kids. Similar to Wreck This Journal (which I enjoy as an adult) but with more kid adapted prompts on how to fill the pages with your imagination. This is because each page gives basic instruc...
Create This Book 2 Paperback - Elizabeth
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One of the best ways to relax is colouring. It allows us to do something without thinking about it too much. If you like the slightly offensive aspects of life, this colouring book is for you!
The Swear Word Coloring Book : Caner, Hannah.ca
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Fiction

 
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This book has an interesting story and deserves to make the list! This recommendation dates back from when I was but a little girl so it might not be the story I remember (it was so long ago). What I do remember, is that this was one of the first, if...
Literature / Behind the Attic Wall
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Magic, Crystals, Metaphysics & More

 
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The Crystal Bible is a must have for anyone who collects or works with crystals. Covering all kinds of crystals in detail including ways of using them. Whether you think of this as a bible, a dictionary or a mini-encyclopedia, this book will have mos... 
The Crystal Bible Paperback - Judy Hall.ca
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This book provides a wealth of knowledge on the history of magic and the various paths it has been on over time. There are a lot of rituals, spells and stuff but personally, I like all the historical info within this book the best! It's a great all i...
Natural Magic: Spells, Enchantments And Personal Growth
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