I appreciate books the most when using them as a tool to learn more about a certain topic or person, and I sometimes equally enjoy reading a novel. To me, the best books tell a compelling story. Authors plan, organize, and craft their own story, someone else's story, a fictional story, or a story about the experiences of groups of people. Below is a list of books I've read (or, in a few cases, listened to the audiobook) whose stories have impacted me by changing my perspective and, in some cases, inspiring me to take action. This is not a list of every book I've ever read, but instead a list of books that have been meaningful to me and may be also meaningful to others. For a select number of books, I provide a brief introduction with the hope that they may pique your interest. These books are listed in order, with my most recent reads at the top of the list.