18 years old was a turning point in life. The focus of studying at this age was to cultivate one's outlook on life, values, and worldview. Here are some books suitable for the 18-year-old: 1 Alive-Yu Hua: This book tells the life of an ordinary farmer, reflecting the changes in life in China's rural areas and the tenacity and fragility of human nature. This book could make people think about the meaning and value of life. 2 The Little Prince-Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: This book is a French story about a little prince who set off from his own planet to travel through the universe. This book could make people think about the meaning of life and the process of growing up. 3. Worry-relieving Grocery Store-Keigo Higashino: This book tells the story of a small shop that can solve people's psychological confusion. This book could make people think about the emotional connection between people and the kindness and warmth of human nature. 4 One Hundred Years of Solitude-Garcia Marquez: This book tells the story of several generations of a family and reflects the history and culture of Latino America. This book could make people think about the meaning of life and the fate of mankind. The Catcher in the Rye-J.D. Salinger: This book is about a young man's thoughts on maturity and socialization. This book could make people think about the process of growth and maturity and the meaning of life. These books could help 18-year-olds cultivate their own outlook on life, values, and worldview, improve their cultural literacy, and improve their thinking ability. Of course, other than reading books, there were other ways to cultivate one's qualities and abilities, such as participating in social practice, physical exercise, artistic performances, and so on.