Book Reviews
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The Light Pirate — Lily Brooks-Dalton
In The Light Pirate, a baby girl born during a hurricane comes of age while the world as we presently know it slips away and is reclaimed by nature.
The Amazon Way — John Rossman
The Amazon Way briefly looks at 14 core leadership principles that he attributes to Amazon’s overwhelming success.
Mexican Gothic — Silvia Moreno-Garcia
In Mexican Gothic, Silvia Moreno-Garcia puts a modern spin on the classic gothic horror genre.
Novelist as a Vocation — Haruki Murakami
In Novelist as a Vocation, veteran author Haruki Murakami reflects on his career and what it takes to be a writer.
The Psychology of Money — Morgan Housel
The Psychology of Money pushes back against the typical narrative that investment is all about the numbers and instead argues the key to investing successfully comes down to human behavior.
Essentialism — Greg McKeown
In Essentialism, Greg McKeown challenges readers to determine what is most important and offers insights into how to design their lives around what they value most.
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor — Donald Robertson
How to Think Like a Roman Emperor is a Stoicism primer that blends history, philosophy, and psychology to offer sound strategies for building resilience.
The Obstacle is the Way — Ryan Holiday
In The Obstacle is the Way Ryan Holiday shows readers why they need to seek out hard things and how they can turn them into opportunities.