Best Books of 2016?

Chris Fralic's list of the "best" business books of 2016 brought some titles to my attention that I feel I really must read. (And made me feel behinder than ever on my 2R list....)

While each entry on his list didn't pique my interest, A Torch Kept Lit, Great Lives of the Twentieth Century sure did. One reviewer describes the book by William F. Buckley, Jr. as "52 obituaries devoted to luminaries from various walks of life—politics, the military, espionage, the world of arts and letters—as well as less prominent but cherished family members and friends."  

As you've probably realized, Fralic's best books of 2016 list didn't include only books that were published last year. Several were new titles, others (like the Buckley book) were published years ago. 

I'm not especially quick to jump on new releases, as there are so many books...and copyright date really has nothing to do with quality! 

At the moment I'm reading Life is Good - The Book ((c) 2015). It's optimism and the entrepreneurial path, as followed by Bert and John Jacobs, founders of the Life Is Good company. It's not quite what I expected -- and that's OK. More about the book later. 

Now, I'd love to hear from you -- what was the best book you read last year? What are you most looking forward to reading this year? 

Please comment below, or get in touch through my fuzzy Facebook Page, Dumb Things We Say to Dogs. 

Happy reading, all! 

What, no time to read? 

Have you tried a speed reading course? 

I took a class years ago, and am still reaping the benefits. 

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When I'm not reading, I'm writing. Copywriting, that is. If you're looking for a Marketing Content Manager, you might want to see what I do. I call it Writing That Works. 

Quetching about Not Reading

Not kvetching; quetching. But whatevs. Who has time? Another long weekend is here, so it's a good time to read ... or at least to quetch about not having time to read. I've just loaned out A Fine and Private Place, so it's off my shelf and no longer taunting me ("thought you just couldn't wait to read this! Ha! I've been here a year!") and I've been reading lots of cool stuff on screen (solar planes that fly at night!) and work stuff (there's always work stuff) but lately I've not gotten to read much that I really want to read.


I'm holding out hope I'll soon get to pick up Gone Girl.

Meanwhile, what have you been reading? Wanna talk about it? Or better yet, blog? Yep. This is another cry for help. Guest blogging, anyone?

Don't worry, I'm not exactly without options :D As a matter of fact, I've just scheduled a totally awesome guest blog that you, lucky readers, will see on Tuesday. Hint: it involves Time Travel. Which I'm totally going to learn how to do someday. When I have time.

(See you then.)

Catching up with Catacombs

I'm not the only one who does this, am I? Sometimes it takes me a lonnnnnnng time to get around to reading my National Geographic mags...but I can't cancel the subscription. This stuff's too good.

I had the house to myself long enough one day this week to enjoy the February (2011, I should point out) issue with the cover feature, Under Paris. The authors - experienced cavers - explore the city's Catacombs and tunnel life, describing Paris as a "city with a subconscious." Some National Geography mag articles never seem dated.

Unfortunately, the February issue was eerily timely, too, with its focus on traumatic brain injuries in sports - especially football. The article was sadly too relevant after 16-year old Ridge Barden died of injuries sustained after a hard hit in high school football game in upstate New York last week.

Sigh.

What kind of reading are you catching up on this week?

Summer Reading Assignments - all done?

Whoooooooosh. There went summer. 'Fess up. Have you (or your kids) finished summer reading assignments yet? My HS sophomore is still wading through To Kill a Mockingbird. I can't fault her for a slow start; I only just read it myself. So, at least I can offer encouragement...

What about in your house? Has everyone read what they were supposed to? Including you?