26 books that moved curious minds to action

Hello dear curious minds and book lovers!For this year's Weekly Filet Book Club, I asked you to share a book that moved you to action — one that didn't just tickle your brain, but nudged you to change or do something. I knew it was a slightly trickier prompt than in previous years, but once again, I think we've got a wonderful collection of recommendations, along with some personal notes (from first crush to near-death experience).As you go trough the recommendations, here's who you are getting these from:A business owner in Tokyo, a Slavic transplant in the US, a middle-aged Australian worried for the future. An eclectic rebel, a financially stable homeowner. An aspiring cyclist, a future husband, an eternal student. A dad, a struggler, a writer (one person). A retired librarian, a nature photographer, a farmer. An ambitious explorer and an «automotive engineer who puts smiles on people's faces». And probably my favourite self-description in 6 words or fewer this time: «I'm not…