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33 books everyone should read before turning 30

Richard Feloni,Drake BaerNov 23, 2015, 22:49 IST

A woman reads in Hyde Park, London.Oli Scarff/Getty

Your 20s are a time for figuring out who you are and what you want from life.

While the only way to learn is to survive the inevitable cycle of successes and failures, it is always useful to have some guidance along the way.

To help you out, we've selected some of our favorite books that likely never made your high school or college reading lists.

It's an eclectic selection that focuses on topics like understanding your identity, shaping your worldview, and laying the foundation for a fulfilling career.

Here's what we think you should read before you turn 30.