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

My Annual Reading List: The Best Books of 2021

This is my book list for 2021. I've listed 5 book titles that really made my year.

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Books to put on your summer reading list 2021

When I finish a book and am deciding what to read next, my next book read will be the complete opposite of what I read before most of the times.…

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Why everyone should read the book What Happened To You

An exploration of how what happens to us in early childhood – both good and bad – influence the people we become.

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What The War of Art Taught Me About Creating

This tiny little book called The War of Art is basically a pep talk for anyone trying to create something — whether it’s writing, painting, building a business, or just showing…

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My annual reading list: 5 amazing books I loved to read in 2020

My book list for 2020 is out now. I've listed 5 titles I think you should know about.

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The voices of real people on the meaning of work

"Working" is a fascinating look at people in ordinary jobs, who share how they think and feel about their work.

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This story from Silicon Valley is almost too wild to believe

Recently I read the book Bad Blood by John Carreyrou. Read on for my thoughts.

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Building a life after losing all your memories

Book review: Tell me who I am is a tragic real-life story about two twin brothers from which one gets a car accident. Read on for my thoughts on this unusual story.

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Educated by Tara Westover is an inspiring book about the value of self-education

I truly loved Tara Westover’s journey from her Mormon survivalist family in rural Idaho to the halls of Cambridge.

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