“Man’s Search for Meaning” by Viktor E. Frankl is a powerful memoir that explores the author’s experiences in Nazi concentration camps and how finding purpose helped him endure unimaginable suffering. The book combines Frankl’s insights into human psychology with his concept of logotherapy, emphasizing that meaning in life is the driving force behind survival and fulfillment.

“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides is a gripping psychological thriller about Alicia Berenson, a celebrated artist who inexplicably shoots her husband and then never speaks another word. The story unravels as Theo Faber, a psychotherapist, becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth behind Alicia’s silence, leading to shocking revelations.