Knowledge is Power

BossArky · 03-05-2020 8:52am

2020 - 29) A Time to Kill - John Grisham.

Grishams' first book. At the time it wasn't a hit. When people went back and read his back catalogue this one became popular. An exciting page turner. Don't usually read fiction. Nice to mix things up.

BossArky · 10-05-2020 9:19am

2020 - 30) The Firm - John Grisham.

This started off well and maintained pace until about 50% of the way through when you find out what's behind the firm. Felt it lost a bit of mystique then and the end was a bit drawn out.

Watched the movie version shortly after finishing it... too much trying to happen at once and a bit jumbled.

All in all - enjoyed the book though.

BossArky · 13-05-2020 10:53am

2020 - 31) The Pelican Brief - John Grisham.

Third of his books I've read in quick succession. Quick light reading which aids in putting you to sleep quickly. Perhaps the weakest of the three I've read to date.

BossArky · 22-05-2020 9:12am

2020 - 32) The Client - John Grisham.

Book number 4. Need a change after reading 4 in a row now.

BossArky · 22-05-2020 9:13am

2020 - 33) Under The Bar - Dave Tate.

Life lessons from under the bar. A very very simple book drawing analogies between life and lifting.

paw patrol · 22-05-2020 9:30am

BossArky wrote: »

2020 - 33) Under The Bar - Dave Tate.

Life lessons from under the bar. A very very simple book drawing analogies between life and lifting.

you recommend?
I always liked Tate on social media

I've ordered Chris Duffen's book in the last order from book depository so looking forward to that

BossArky · 22-05-2020 5:04pm

paw patrol wrote: »

you recommend?
I always liked Tate on social media

The book was written about 15 years ago. It's fine -just pretty simplistic. Wonder if he'll release an updated version. You'll enjoy it if you like his online stuff.

By the way - check out his podcast too.

paw patrol wrote: »

I've ordered Chris Duffen's book in the last order from book depository so looking forward to that

I'll see if I can find this one too.

BossArky · 22-05-2020 5:07pm

2020 - 34) Networking for Introverts - Rob Brown.

A very quick read.

BossArky · 24-05-2020 8:26am

2020 - 35) Excel Formulas Ninja - Henry E. Mejia

Keeping up to date on new formula.

BossArky · 24-05-2020 8:26am

2020 - 36) The Code - Jocko Willick

Holistic code for life.

BossArky · 24-05-2020 8:26am

2020 - 37) Invest Like Warren Buffett: Powerful Strategies for Building Wealth - Matthew R. Kratter

A number of quick investing tips.

BossArky · 31-08-2020 6:53am

2020 - 38) Dune - Frank Herbert

BossArky · 31-08-2020 6:54am

2020 - 39) The Chamber - John Grisham

BossArky · 10-10-2020 9:53am

2020 - 40) Dune Messiah - Frank Herbert.

2nd book in the series.

BossArky · 10-10-2020 9:54am

2020 - 41) The Rainmaker - John Grisham

Weird ending. A bit more witty that the others by Grisham that I've read.

BossArky · 10-10-2020 9:55am

2020 - 42) Children of Dune - Frank Herbert.

3rd book in the series. Enjoyed 2nd and 3rd more so than the original.

BossArky · 21-10-2020 10:43am

2020 - 43) Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert Heinlich.

I like the idea of this book - but it dragged so badly that I had to start skim reading from page 400-650. Had the uncut version which I wouldn't recommend. Apparently the more condensed version gets the same story across but with 1/3 less words.

stefanovich · 21-10-2020 10:44am

BossArky wrote: »

2020 - 43) Stranger in a Strange Land - Robert Heinlich.

I like the idea of this book - but it dragged so badly that I had to start skim reading from page 400-650. Had the uncut version which I wouldn't recommend. Apparently the more condensed version gets the same story across but with 1/3 less words.

I hate feeling obliged to finish I book I am not enjoying!

BossArky · 25-11-2020 12:17pm

2020 - 44) Who They Was - Gabriel Krauze.

Really enjoyed this. London gangster roadman memories. Inspired me to watch some "Top Boy" afterwards.

BossArky · 06-12-2020 8:51am

2020 - 45) How Life Imitates Chess - Garry Kasparov.

Interesting enough but dragged towards the end and got too political. Could have been half the length.

BossArky · 07-12-2020 6:47am

2020 - 46) The Runaway Jury - John Grisham

Dragged this one out over a couple of months in amongst some of the other books I was reading. Probably wasn't as into it as some of the others by the same author. A bit over the genre. Its just brainless reading. Mildly enjoyable but need to get back to non fiction. Reading these because I happen to have some to hand when nothing else is available.

BossArky · 13-12-2020 8:01am

2020 - 47) Literary Places - Sarah Baxter

A quick enjoyable read blending novel plot summaries with an overview of the location. Some nice drawings of the places too.

BossArky · 18-12-2020 9:38am

2020 - 48) Win at Chess - William Hartson.

Good tips & techniques.

BossArky · 26-12-2020 11:22pm

2020 - 49) José Mourinho: Up Close and Personal - Robert Beasley

Not the usual type of book I'd read. Got me back up to speed on about 1.5 decades of football news.

BossArky · 26-12-2020 11:24pm

2020 - 50) How To Train Your Dragon - Cressida Cowell.

A quick witty read.

BossArky · 29-12-2020 10:36am

2020 - 51) The Partner - John Grisham.

Meh. Very tired of these books. No more.

BossArky · 30-12-2020 8:36am

2020 - 52) Invent and Wander: Writings Of Jeff Bezos - Walter Isaccson & Jeff Bezos.

Good book to end the year and hit 52 book target.

BossArky · 01-01-2021 12:42pm

2020 - 53) The Millionaire Next Door - William D. Danko.

Basic finance.

BossArky · 01-01-2021 12:43pm

2020 - 54) The Strangest Tea Party - Páidí Murphy

Nice short story.

BossArky · 04-01-2021 12:53pm

2021 - 1) Don't Be ARS'D: At Risk of Self-Doubt - Catherine Nolan.

Change management, goal setting, positive thinking, etc.

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