Comments on: Book Review

By: rita

rita — Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:29:09 +0000

totally agree on david & goliath – i thought the first 3/4 were fantastic and the last 1/4 was painful. but it made me think! I’m going to have to check out victoria’s recommendation above as well!

By: victoria | vmac+cheese

victoria | vmac+cheese — Sun, 12 Jan 2014 22:19:03 +0000

I’m going to chat about it more on the blog some time soon, but in the same vein as Gladwell’s work, I think you’ll really like “The Power of Habit” by Charles Duhigg. It’s a really fascinating look at how habits are formed and how we can change them (but approaches it more from a scientific way based on past studies). To give everything context, it provides lots of case studies, like how Febreeze became such a big brand. It’s super easy to read and so interesting! Definitely gives you a new perspective on your day to day (it has for me!).

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 15:50:02 +0000

I finished “Out to Lunch” by Stacy Ballis over New Years. I loved it, it’s chick lit, clever & funny.

I second the rec on Kelly Oxford, I laughed out loud. Thanks for the recommendations, I requested them from the library.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 00:21:46 +0000

I wish I had some recommendations- I am definitely intrigued by Crazy Rich!

By: Jaclyn Mason

Jaclyn Mason — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 20:08:06 +0000

Have you read Empty Mansions by Bill Dedman? If you liked Crazy Rich then you might enjoy that one too.

By: Natalie Mason

Natalie Mason — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:21:05 +0000

You need to read the Husbands Secret. I just finished it, it was so good!!

By: Sarah @ 702 Park Project

Sarah @ 702 Park Project — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 19:14:23 +0000

I really liked David & Goliath, but like you, not as much as Outliers. I’ll have to take a peek at the others! If you’re looking for something silly (read: Chelsea Handler-ish), I would recommend Everything Is Perfect When You’re a Liar by Kelly Oxford. Hilarious, if a bit crude. It’s old, but I’m also a huge fan of The Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls.

By: Biana

Biana — Mon, 06 Jan 2014 16:03:56 +0000

Thanks so much for this. I am always looking for new books to read – and a conscious effort of mine to read less fluffy books!! Can’t wait to read the Crazy Rich one!