Being a slow reader, I have read 2 pages or more from a book on all but 7 days over the past 21 years, according to my reading log. This is a habit I fell into, without making any point-in-time "decision" to do so that I can now recall. It is the only way I can get books read.
Following are some (mostly) history and current affairs titles, my primary genres, that have had enduring impact on my thinking. I am grateful to their authors for believing that something they might wish to contribute might be welcomed by others, and for making the effort. These are in no particular order of significance to me.