As authors, we of course love books. In our opinion, reading is an excellent way to increase our understanding of the world, as well as the people in it (including ourselves).

Through reading, we can go places and meet people we never would have, we can learn from the mistakes of others and use this knowledge to make better choices in our own lives.

Here are two extremely thought-provoking books that we highly recommend:

Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand
Ayn Rand first published this classic back in 1957, and it has sold over 25 million copies to date. Do not let the 1000 pages scare you away! Everyone should take the time to read this incredible work at least once in his or her lifetime. (Many people feel that it is particularly relevant today.)

She's Not There by Jennifer Finney Boylan
Not only is this memoir well written and witty, but it also gives the best account that we have ever read of the life of a transgender woman. If you are unfamiliar with transgender people and their journey, this will give you insight as to what it means to be transgender, how this condition affects loved ones and friends, in addition to the many aspects of transition. Most of all, She's Not There leaves you with an appreciation of the great courage it takes for transgender individuals to come out and become their true selves.

Anna and Ellie Sherise
Creators of Magna Sententia
Authors of Magna Sententia: The Logical Cure for Our Society