This year's World Book Day theme, "Read Your Way," invites readers to embrace their own paths, rhythms, and preferences regarding books. And what better way to do that than to read by your personality type? Whether you are a deep-feeling INFP searching for stories that linger, or a no-nonsense ISTJ seeking order in chaos, there will always be a book that matches your inner blueprint. We have gathered five titles that reflect not just tastes, but temperaments. From reflective memoirs to sharp political commentary, here is a list that meets you exactly where you are.

ISFP: Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, Perceiving 

The Best Minds: A Story of Friendship, Madness, and the Tragedy of Good Intentions 
Jonathan Rosen
Penguin Press, 2023

ISFPs see the world in brushstrokes—introspective, emotionally tuned-in, and deeply connected to beauty in all its quiet forms. They are often underestimated, but their creative spirit and authentic kindness speak volumes. The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen is a gripping memoir that follows the true story of Rosen's brilliant childhood friend, Michael Laudor, a Yale Law graduate living with schizophrenia, who tragically becomes the subject of a violent episode. The book is as much a personal reckoning as it is a cultural critique of how society treats genius, illness, and expectation. It is deeply emotional, artistically written, and explores complex inner lives with raw vulnerability. A book that moves you quietly but deeply, just like ISFPs.

INTJ: Introverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Judging 

Biography of X
Catherine Lacey
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2023

INTJs have a taste for complexity and a mind that never stops mapping the future, they gravitate toward layered narratives and psychological depth. They are drawn to books that are as calculated and compelling as their thought process. A wildly inventive and genre-defying novel, Biography of X follows a grieving widow trying to piece together the life of her enigmatic wife, known only as X, a polarising artist whose work shook the political and cultural bedrock of a reimagined America. The narrative blends alternative history, autofiction, and philosophical musings, wrapped in a deeply personal investigation. It is structurally intricate, intellectually daring, and emotionally restrained—perfect for readers who crave fiction that pushes boundaries while remaining grounded in cerebral reflection.

ESTJ: Extroverted, Sensing, Thinking, Judging 

The Employees 
Olga Ravn, Martin Aitken (Translator)
Lolli Editions, 2020

ESTJs are grounded, confident, and built for action. They prefer things with a plan, and that includes a reading list. But beneath that no-nonsense exterior? A curiosity for how real people live, work, and get through life, especially in messy systems. Structured as a series of HR-like witness statements, the Danish novella, The Employees, unfolds aboard a spaceship manned by humans and humanoids as they begin to interact with mysterious alien objects. What starts as a routine corporate log slowly mutates into a haunting, darkly funny meditation on labour, memory, and meaning. It is cleverly formatted, satirically sharp, and eerily relevant for anyone who has ever worked within a system. It plays by the rules, until it does not, and that is exactly what makes it unforgettable.

INFP: Introverted, Intuitive, Feeling, Perceiving 

Akhteruzzaman Ektu Cha Khete Chan 
Wasee Ahmed
Afsar Brothers, 2024

INFPs are emotionally intense, fiercely individualistic, and often drawn to the inner workings of the human psyche; they feel everything, often too deeply. They do not just read books, they become them. Akhteruzzaman Ektu Cha Khete Chan by Wasee Ahmed could be the ideal pick for this personality type. During a citywide lockdown, Akhtaruzzaman goes for a late-night walk in search of some tea. When a microbus nearly hits him in the dark, he confronts the driver, only to be met with silence. Eerie music fills the air as the driver slides open the door. In the darkness, the stranger whispers, "Would you like to have some tea?" This mysterious encounter sets off a night of unexpected connections and hidden secrets that will change Akhtaruzzaman's life forever. Equal parts bewildering and undemanding, this novel will keep its readers turning pages till the end.

ENTP: Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, Perceiving 

The Book of Goose
Yiyun Li 
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2022 

As someone who thrives on intellectual sparring, new ideas, and thought-provoking challenges, ENTPs are drawn to books that push boundaries and flip conventional thinking on its head. They not only want to be entertained, they also want to be provoked, confused, and inspired to see things in ways they never have before. Set in post-WWII France, The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li centres around two young girls, Agnès and Fabienne, who create an elaborate series of stories that blur the lines between fiction and reality. As they grow older, their shared fantasies have dramatic and tragic consequences. It is an exploration of the power of storytelling, identity, and the way fiction can shape our lives in unexpected, often dangerous ways. The narrative structure plays with the concept of truth and lies, with multiple layers of unreliable narration, all tied to the complexities of friendship and creativity. 

Nur-E-Jannat Alif is a gender studies major and part-time writer who dreams of authoring a book someday. Find her at @literatureinsolitude on Instagram or send her your book/movie/television recommendations at [email protected].