Books

I always like to pick out a bunch of books to bring with me where ever I go. I like old school hardcovers and paperbacks, but I also use other ways of reading. Mostly it depends on my mood. Scroll through this section to see what I’m currently reading, or go directly to Book lists or Book reviews

This Book Challenges the Conventional Wisdom That Creativity Is Only for Artists

Rick Rubin challenges the conventional wisdom that creativity is something exclusive to artists. This is my book review of The Creative Act.

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What Readers Are Saying About The Creative Act

Reviewed by insiders. Coming soon.

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Our Women on the Ground takes readers to places few dare to go

Our Women on The Ground Book Review In

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Remarkable women: My list of Women’s History Month books

March will be Women’s History Month again; a time to honor and celebrate women who have dared to transform history and inspired others to do the same. Women's History Month…

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Four of my favorite books on creativity

I’ve handpicked some of the best books on creativity that have personally resonated with me. These books have taught me something about what it means to be creative. It's a…

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5 Must-Read Absurdist Books for Lovers of the Surreal

Absurdism may seem strange, but it’s a lens through which we can better understand the chaos, randomness, and sometimes ridiculousness of life. These five books explore absurdist themes in different…

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My favorite books that have turned into movies

I love going to the cinema. One of the things I really love to do when I'm in another country is to go watch a movie in the local movie…

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The Best Books of 2025 (so far)

Here are the books that really grabbed my attention in 2025. While some of these books may have been published this year, many of them are timeless classics that have…

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What readers are saying about Infectious Generosity

In this series of posts, community members share their thoughts on the books I’ve recommended. I always find it exciting to hear what others think after reading these stories. There’s…

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10 Books That Have Shaped My Understanding of Nonprofit Work

Here are ten books that have profoundly shaped my understanding of nonprofit work, philanthropy, and social impact. These books span a variety of fields, from social entrepreneurship to global development,…

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