66. The Alchemist (1988) by Paulo Coelho

The number four book in 2025's top 5, In Paulo Coelho's The Alchemist, a shepherd named Santiago has a dream interpreted and is sent on a journey to find his treasure at the Pyramids of Egypt. Before leaving, he runs into a mysterious king who tells him about omens and his Personal Legend. The story then follows the boy's expedition for that Personal Legend while teaching us along the way how to seek our own.Thanks for listening!Resources for today's episode:The Alchemist by Paulo CoelhoStar Wars Episode IV: A New HopeThe Story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)Sadie and Maud by Gwendolyn BrooksGreenlights by Matthew McConaugheyTheme song for A Deadman's Books: Surfing! by automaticbananas#booktube #booktok #bookstagram #ReadersofYouTube #Bookish #CurrentlyReading #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #BookReview #BookLovers #Lit #Literature Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.