Sometimes referred to as “consuls,” ESFJs are attentive, people-focused, and enjoy being actively involved in their community. So what types of books appeal to ESFJs?
Because ESFJs are interested in the lives of others, the myriad of ways people interact with each other, and the intricate details surrounding social interactions. ESFJs are usually drawn to books in the romance, slice of life, and biographical genres.
Let’s explore 30 must-read books for ESJs in greater detail below.
Which Books Appeal To ESFJs?
Generally speaking, ESFJs enjoy the intricate details of people’s lives. Consequently, books in the romance, slice of life, and biographical genres appeal to ESFJs:
- Pride And Prejudice
- Indigo
- The Duke And I
- A Hunger Like No Other
- Vision In White
- The Magpie Lord
- Archer’s Voice
- Ante Up
- It Ends With Us
- The Fault In Our Stars
- The Perks Of Being A Wallflower
- Howl’s Moving Castle
- The Girl Of Ink And Stars
- Fangirl
- Heartstopper
- Legends And Lattes
- A Slice Of Life: Every Person Has A Story
- To Kill A Mockingbird
- Thirteen Reasons Why
- The Catcher In The Rye
- Alan Turing: The Enigma
- A Beautiful Mind
- Churchill: A Life
- Frida: A Biography Of Frida Kahlo
- Prince: A Private Life
- Steve Jobs
- Long Walk To Freedom
- The Diary Of A Young Girl
- Dreams From My Father
- Boy
1. Pride And Prejudice
Considered the greatest romance novel of all time, Jane Austen’s 1813 is a must-read masterpiece for all fans of the romance genre.
2. Indigo
A pillar of the historical-romance subgenre, Indigo follows the story of recently escaped slave Hester and her romance with Galen Vachon in the Michigan Underground Railroad.
3. The Duke And I
As the first novel in the wildly popular Bridgeton series, the Duke And I is the best introduction to the lore of Netflix’s smash hit!
4. A Hunger Like No Other
Set in a world of vampires and werewolves, A Hunger Like No Other is a love letter to the ever-growing horror-fantasy subgenre.
5. Vision In White
Written by bestselling author Nora Roberts, a Vision In White is yet another example of why Roberts is a master of her craft!
6. The Magpie Lord
Set in a Victorian setting, brimming with supernatural horror, The Magpie Lord is an LGBTQ romance novel with a heavy dose of mysticism and magic thrown in for good measure.
7. Archer’s Voice
Archer’s Voice is a story of overcoming adversary and strife in the face of disability while proving love’s power to help overcome all obstacles.
8. Ante Up
Featuring high stakes, fiery relationships, and tense situations set to the backdrop of Las Vegas, Ante Up is a must-read for fans of romance and suspense.
9. It Ends With Us
Considered a modern classic by many readers, It Ends With Us takes an honest and heartfelt look at the romance cliché of love/triangles and explores the raw/real energy surrounding them.
10. The Fault In Our Stars
Following the final stages of terminal cancer with protagonist Hazel, The Fault In Our Stars by John Green is a raw, honest, and heartfelt exploration of all that is good and bad in life.
11. The Perks Of Being A Wallflower
Following the life of high school student Charlie through his letters, The Perks OF Being A Wallflower was considered a notable turning point in contemporary fiction/slice of life before the turn of the new millennia.
12. Howl’s Moving Castle
Immortalized in the Studio Ghibli film of the same name, Howl’s Moving Castle is an exploration of gender norms, identity, friendship, and love – all set within the backdrop of magic and whimsy.
13. The Girl Of Ink And Stars
Based on the folklore of the Canary Islands, The Girl Of Ink And Stars follows the story of Isabelle Riosse and her exploration into the unknown with the assistance of her father’s maps and knowledge of the stars.
14. Fangirl
Fangirl follows the life of literacy student Cath and her struggles with love, family, and the denouncement of her true passion, writing fan fiction of a beloved childhood series.
15. Heartstopper
Heartstopper is an LGBTQ graphic novel that explores the budding relationship between two boys in a British Grammar School.
16. Legends And Lattes
Turning the fantasy genre on its head, Legends and Lattes explore the mundane and cozy world of a coffee shop and its eccentric cast of characters set in a fantasy world.
17. A Slice Of Life: Every Person Has A Story
As the name implies A Slice Of Life: Every Person Has A Story is a must*read for fans of the genre, featuring a host of short stories covering nearly every topic and situation imaginable!
18. To Kill A Mockingbird
Winner of the 1961 Pulitzer Prize and a classic of American literature, Harper Lee’s masterpiece is a compassionate, visceral, and moving coming-of-age story set in small-town Alabama.
19. Thirteen Reasons Why
The novel of the hugely popular show of the same name, Thirteen Reasons Why is a brutal exploration of suicide, depression, and mystery.
20. The Catcher In The Rye
While hugely controversial upon its release in 1923, Catcher in the Rye has evolved into a classic in coming-of-age literature.
21. Alan Turing: The Enigma
Alan Turing: The Enigma explores the life and hardships of mathematician, cryptologist, and computer pioneer Alan Turing.
22. A Beautiful Mind
Like Alan Turing: The Enigma, A Beautiful Mind is the biography of genius mathematician John Nash and his struggles with schizophrenia.
23. Churchill: A Life
Considered to be one of Britain’s greatest prime ministers, this biography explores the life of World War Two Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
24. Frida: A Biography Of Frida Kahlo
Rather than focusing on her many hardships, Frida: A Biography Of Frida Kahlo focuses on the successes and contributions made by Frida Kahlo to the greater world of art.
25. Prince: A Private Life
As much a piece of photo-journalism as it is a biography, Prince: A Private Life gives an unflinching look into one of music’s most dynamic personalities.
26. Steve Jobs
The aptly named Steve Jobs provides a thorough explanation of the life and mind of one of history’s greatest tech pioneers.
27. Long Walk To Freedom
From vilified struggle leader to the first democratically elected president of South Africa, Long Walk To Freedom is the autobiography of the celebrated statesman Nelson Mandela.
28. A Diary Of A Young Girl
A raw and frightening depiction of life during the holocaust, A Diary Of A Young Girl is the diary and autobiography of Anne Frank and her attempts to hide from the Nazis in Amsterdam in the 1940s.
29. Dreams From My Father
Prior to his career in politics and subsequent ascendancy to the president of the United States, Dreams From My Father is the story of Barack Obama’s upbringing and reconciliation with his family through troubled times.
30. Boy
Known for his famous children’s stories like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory or Fantastic Mr. Fox, Boy is the autobiography of Roald Dahl’s own childhood in the 1920s and 1930s in Britain.
Conclusion
In conclusion, while the above is not an exhaustive list of all the books ESFJs may enjoy, it serves as a starting point for ESFJs that are interested in romance, slice of life, and autobiographies.
