Ship: An Epic History of Maritime Adventure by Brian Lavery.
Awesome! A copiously illustrated history of ships, boats, kayaks, canoes, pirogues, boats, submarines, aircraft carriers, reed boats, carracks, battleships, cruise liners, and more! Fascinating reading.
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Paladin of Souls by Lois McMaster Bujold.
I read this every year and find something new in it every time. Outwardly a fantasy story about demons, but in actuality a story about finding oneself and opening up to new opportunities.

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