10 best books for self-discovery and finding your own path

The 'coming of age' or 'finding yourself' plot is a story arc repeatedly told in different ways. Books chronicling self-discovery can be inspirational, comforting, motivating and uplifting and help us become the person we have always known we could be. If you are looking for an inspiring read, we have rounded up the best books for self-discovery, from adventure novels to memoirs that depict a tale from lost to enlightenment.

What does self-discovery mean? To put it simply, self-discovery is the process of understanding your true self: Your principles, your needs and desires, your hopes and dreams and discovering your own path. If this resonates with you and you're not a lover of self-help books, these fictional and biographical novels teach the reader lessons that the protagonist has learnt on their own hero's journey. It can inspire you to make changes in your own life and step into your higher self.

Here are our top 10 self-discovery books featuring classics such as The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy to new bestsellers such as The Midnight Library and Untamed that teach invaluable lessons about the world and help you on thespiritual path.

The best books for self-discovery