BOOK LOVERS CLUB

I have started reading books more often since last year and I really like it. Do you guys have any list of recommended books to read with some information about the books?

 

This thread is epic!

 

I didn't have the habit of reading actually, but recently started but very slow and at times also feel lazy.

Right now reading Start with Why - Simon Sinek

Also listening to Audio Book Curshing It - Gary Vaynerchuk

 

What a powerhouse list.

 

So much self-help trash in here. Read better books, boys.

 

The current bestselling nonfiction on Amazon:

1. Fear
2. Girl, Wash your Face
3. 12 rules of life
4. Educated
5. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
6. Sapiens
7. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
8. The Coming Storm
9. Born a Crime
10. How to Win Friends and Influence People
11. You Are a Badass
12. ...

The pink ones are self-help. What is going on? Is really everyone so pathetic that they need others to tell them how to live? I'd be happier if people went back to reading exclusively the Bible (not really).

I think that in most cases, people who're looking to improve their lives already know what to do and don't need to read a book by some charlatan. Unless you're interested in a specific way to increase productivity (like GTD), I wouldn't bother with none of that stuff. Instead, read something about an interesting topic or a fiction book or a biography. Stories of real people who actually made stuff happen are much more motivating than some crappy self-help by someone whose only contribution to society is that book.

A few books I've read recently and liked:

nonfiction:

• Feynman: Six Easy Pieces
• Sagan: Cosmos

fiction

• Liu: Three Body Problem
• Poe: The Tell-tale Heart and Other Writings

biography/memoir

• Knight: Shoe Dog
  
• Vance: Elon Musk

 

i like reading, but not have much time for it

 

The last self-help book I bought was the James Allen collection in one book.

I think you are correct. Everyone is so dependent on looking outside themselves for answers they have forgotten all they need to improve is already within.

I no longer dabble with worldly self-help material.

 

I will be reading all of Helen Keller's books. Keep you updated chaps!

Boy, I didn't realize how STUNNING this mare was.

 

No. However I recommend you start talking to people daily. Books do not give social skills at all.

 

Actually reading "The Four Agreements" by D. M. Ruiz - recommend for you guys.

I read spiritual / personal growth books, so if you wanna get some tipes, let me know.

 

Thanks, I know, but we already have this book at home. But I am also considering buying this Fifth Agreement. Repetition is the mother of wisdom.

Anyway, yesterday I got "A New Earth" by Eckhart Tolle -> next in order which I will read.

 

I started to read The Myth of Sisyphus by Camus this month. It gives you a great vision on individuality and conscientious plus a discussion on suicide and why people chose it. It's philosophy, not self-help. Deep and hard, so if you want some time reflecting, give it a try!

 

This one surprised me. Looked too cheesy for me to value at first but full of profound meaning:

 

Sounds interesting. Albert Camus was a legend.

www.goodreads.com/book/show/11987.The_Myth_of_Sisyphus_and_Other_Essays

Check it out indeed. Looks worthier than sin.