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Amazon Kindle -- the most popular e-book reader, is an amazing device for bookworms and casual readers alike. It's a portable personal library that you can enjoy anytime, anywhere.

Do some light reading while waiting in line at the checkout counter, get engrossed with something useful for work or enjoy a nice story while relaxing in a cafe. Whatever mood or location you're in, there is always a Kindle e-book to accompany you.

We listed down the top e-books -- classic titles and new ones, to get you back into the reading habit today.

1. Born Survivors: Three Young Mothers and Their Extraordinary Story of Courage, Defiance, and Hope
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A gripping account of survival in the most hellish conditions, this non-fiction title is based on the story of three women that discovered they were pregnant just before they got sent to the infamous Auschwitz camp in World War II.

Well researched, incredible and intense, this book shows us the atrocities of World War II while highlighting the strength of the three women.

2. White Fragility: Why It's So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism
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White Fragility by Robin Diangelo refers to the defensive moves that white people make when challenged. Such behavior prevents any actual evaluation and meaningful dialogue. This book tackles how to engage more constructively on this topic.

3. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
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A true classic in the self-help department, this book is all about paradigm shifts and being proactive. Now, the book’s message is more accessible and easier to grasp through its infographics edition.

4. The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)
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Another self-help/inspirational title, this book will help bring out your full potential so you can reach your dreams. It all starts with committing to waking up early everyday. Trust Hal Elrod and the rest will follow.

5. The Art Of Saying NO: How To Stand Your Ground, Reclaim Your Time And Energy, And Refuse To Be Taken For Granted (Without Feeling Guilty!)
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If you always find yourself getting taken advantage of by friends, family or co-workers because you can't say "no," then this book is for you. Filled with tips and a step-by-step approach, this will teach you to not feel guilty when saying "no" and change your life for the better.

6. What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions
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Made by the creator of "xckd.com," a widely-popular webcomic featuring stick-figure drawings tackling issues on love, language, science, etc. this book is filled with hypothetical questions that aim to spark interesting discussions.

7. Declutter Your Mind: How to Stop Worrying, Relieve Anxiety, and Eliminate Negative Thinking
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With so many things happening in the world, it’s normal to feel anxious. This book will provide you with science-backed information on how to stop negative thinking, the reason behind all this mental clutter and how to take control of your thoughts.

8. The Color of Law: A Forgotten History of How Our Government Segregated America
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Uncomfortable, disheartening, damning and critical, this book explores decades of denying the reality of international racism that manifests itself as segregation in America. Eye-opening and insightful, this is an essential read especially today.

9. I Am Watching You
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A must-read psychological crime/thriller, this book explores how crime can affect people’s lives and families. It was a highly-anticipated book a few years back.

10. Beneath a Scarlet Sky: A Novel
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In this book, author Mark Sullivan takes us to Italy at the height of the Second World War to meet 18-year-old Pino Lello, who shows incredible courage and compassion in spite of the horrors of war. A must-read historical fiction.

11. Crazy Little Thing (A Bell Harbor Novel)
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If you’re looking for a lighthearted read, then this one is perfect for you. The story follows a newly-divorced woman who meets a handsome neighbor while trying to enjoy peace and quiet on her vacation. The book is filled with just the right amount of romance and laugh-out-loud moments.

12. An Absent Mind
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A multi-award winning title, this moving and eye-opening story by Eric Rill shows us what it’s like to witness a loved one succumb to Alzheimer’s. Inspiring you to change your perception about the disease, it’s a book that stays with you long after you’ve finished it.

13. Attack on Titan Vol. 1
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No matter what age you’re at, it’s impossible to escape the AOT craze. As the long-running manga has been completed after 10 years, why not take a look back at its beginning arcs with this collection.

14. The Overdue Life of Amy Byler
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Another top-rated light romance novel, this book follows an overworked and underappreciated single mom named Amy Byler. She heads off to New York City to relax while her ex-husband takes care of the kids for the summer. Dive headfirst and fall in love with this heroine’s loveable escape.

15. The Complete Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft (Chartwell Classics, 2)
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Get into the twisted mind of one of the 19th century’s greatest horror writers. A compilation of 53 short stories, four novellas and one novel, this book features all the trademark fantastical creatures and unexplainable monsters that Lovecraft has masterfully crafted in his mind. A true classic.

16. METRO 2034 (A sequel to Metro 2033): First English illustrated edition
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Video game fan? Then you’ll enjoy this book which inspired the hit game, Metro. Similar to the video game, it follows Artyom. A story of struggle and survival as humanity tries its best to follow a normal life deep beneath the Moscow subway system after the events of World War III wrecked the surface.

17. Arrival (Stories of Your Life MTI)
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Easily one of the best science fiction novels written in modern times, "Arrival" follows a linguist brought in to communicate with alien lifeforms that suddenly appeared on Earth. "Arrival" explores what it means to be alive in a world full of uncertainty and how to find meaning in it.

18. Smaller and Smaller Circles
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Set in the streets of the Philippines, this award-winning crime mystery follows two Catholic priests who are on the hunt for a brutal serial killer victimizing children in the slums, only to find bigger problems underneath a broken system. A certified page-turner that delves deep into the psyche of how an unfair class system can influence the minds of those that are hopeless.

19. The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: The Sequel to The Five People You Meet in Heaven
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In this long-awaited sequel, best-selling author Mitch Albom takes us through the life of Annie who gets whisked away in her own heavenly journey after her wedding day. It reminds us once again that all endings are simply beginnings - whether or not we know it at that time.

20. House of Leaves
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Giving you the heebee jeebees while also challenging your perception of what a book should be, this novel will let you dig deep into a story full of sublime madness and horror that no other work has captured. Following a young family that discovers their house is bigger on the inside than it is on the outside, this book will haunt you long after you turn the last page.