Hi, I’m Paul Harleman, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned in life, it’s that a book can be so much more than words on a page — it can be a key that unlocks new ways of thinking, living, and being.

I didn’t grow up reading. In fact, it wasn’t until I was facing a tumultuous period in my life that I truly turned to books. In those moments of struggle, reading gave me peace, comfort, and space to breathe. More than that, it became a tool for growth, helping me reflect, heal, and move forward.

I believe that through reading, we have the ability to heal our minds. Whether it’s finding calm in chaos, resilience in hardship, or clarity in confusion, the right book at the right time can be transformational. And when we heal ourselves, even in small ways, we open the door to healing our relationships, our communities, and ultimately, the world.

This website is my way of sharing that belief. Here you’ll find a curated collection of books that have inspired me, challenged me, and in many ways, changed me. Some are timeless classics, others are modern works — but all of them carry the potential to help us grow.

My hope is simple: that by sharing my love for reading, I can spark something in you. Maybe you’ll discover a book here that makes you think differently, helps you through a difficult season, or simply reminds you that you’re not alone.

Because when we change our perspective, we change ourselves. And when we change ourselves, we can — little by little — change the world.