Books

I read at least one book a week and devour the podcasts, blogs, magazines, and presentations from leaders in business & marketing, self-help, health & wellness, and fiction and poetry.

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Jump to books read in… 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017

This page was last updated on: 07/04/2022.

Book Summaries

• Former Best Buy Manager’s Review of His CEO Hubert Joly’s Book The Heart of Business
• The Common Path to Uncommon Success, by John Lee Dumas
• Skip The Line, by James Altucher
• Redefining Anxiety, by Dr. John Delony
• Company of One, by Paul Jarvis
• The Common Rule, by Justin Whitmel Earley
• Finding My Virginity, by Richard Branson
• As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen
• Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough, by Elmer L. Towns
• No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs, by Dan S. Kennedy

Books read in 2022

• The Lincoln Highway, by Amor Towles
• One Second After, by William R. Forstchen
• The Long Game, by Dorie Clark
• The One Second Persuasion Course, by Blair Warren
• The Mitochondriac Manifesto, by R.D. Code
• In the House of Tom Bombadil, by C.R. Wiley
• Memories From My Log Book, by Lynn Wyatt
• The Word before Work, by Jordan Raynor
• Called to Create, by Jordan Raynor
• Redeeming Your Time, by Jordan Raynor
• Energize! by Michael Breus
• Good Listen, by Joe Pardavila
• True North, by Bill George
• The Daily Guide to a Joy-Filled Life, by Tommy Newberry
• Roar, by Michael Clinton
• School of Grit, by Brad Ritter
• Every Day Excellence, by Joe Templin
• Chill: The Cold Water Swim Cure, by Dr Mark Harper
• The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien
• The Two Towers, by J.R.R. Tolkien
• The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien
• The Hobbit, by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Kinda Tiny Home, by Paul Risse
• The One Sentence Persuasion Course, by Blair Warren
• Die With Zero, by Bill Perkins
• No More Christian Nice Guy, by Paul Coughlin
• Own Your Past Change Your Future, by Dr John Delony
• Simple Money, Rich Life, by Bob Lotich
• Undistracted, by Bob Goff
• What Makes Sammy Run? by Budd Schulberg
• At Your Best, by Carey Nieuwhof
• Dream Big, by Bob Goff
• Stop Asking Questions, by Andrew Warner
• Wheels of Wisdom, by Tim Bishop
• Trust Me, I’m Lying, by Ryan Holiday
• Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
• Steal Like an Artist, by Austin Kleon
• Becoming a Godly Husband, by Gil Stieglitz
• Dune, by Frank Herbert
• The Long Walk, by Stephen King
• Mover of Men and Mountains, by R. G. LeTourneau
• Gus Vickery
• A New Life Promise, by Isabel D. Price

Books read in 2021

My Favorites

• Me, Myself, and Bob, by Phil Vischer
• I Used to Have Cancer, by James Templeton
• The One Sentence Persuasion Course, by Blair Warren
• There’s No Plan B for Your A-Game, by Bo Eason
• Howard Stern Comes Again, by Howard Stern
• Man’s Search For Meaning, by Viktor E. Frankl
• Chasing Life, by Robert Pardi
• Take Back Your Time, by Christy Wright
• Born to Win, by Zig Ziglar
• Choose Yourself, by James Altucher
• Into the Impossible: Think Like a Nobel Prize Winner: Lessons from Laureates to Stoke Curiosity, Spur Collaboration, and Ignite Imagination in Your Life and Career, by Brian Keating
• Known: The Handbook for Building and Unleashing Your Personal Brand in the Digital Age, by Mark Schaefer
• Cumulative Advantage: How to Build Momentum for Your Ideas, Business and Life Against All Odds, by Mark Schaefer
• EntreLeadership, by Dave Ramsey
• Blank Canvas: How I Reinvented My Life after Prison, by Craig Stanland
• Thou Shall Prosper: Ten Commandments for Making Money, by Rabbi Lapin
• Change Your Schedule Change Your Life, by Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
• The Undefeated Marketing System, by Phillip Stutts
• The Heart of Business, by Hubert Joly
• The War of Art, by Steven Pressfield
• Discipline of a Godly Man, by R. Kent Hughes
• Where You Go, by Charlotte Pence
• The Common Path to Uncommon Success, by John Lee Dumas
• Skip The Line, by James Altucher
• One Million Followers, by Brendan Kane
• Daily Rituals, by Mason Currey
• All Marketers are Liars, by Seth Godin
• The New Rules of Marketing and PR, by David Meerman Scott
• The Miracle Morning for Writers, by Hal Elrod

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Books read in 2020

My Favorites

• Boundless, by Ben Greenfield
• Losing My Virginity, by Richard Branson
• As a Man Thinketh, by James Allen
• The Meaning of Marriage, by Tim Keller
• So Good They Can’t Ignore You, by Cal Newport
• Made by Hand, by Mark Frauenfelder
• Finding My Virginity, by Richard Branson
• Faceless Killers, by Henning Mankell
• The Circadian Code, by Satchin Panda
• Sixkill, by Robert B. Parker
• Painted Ladies, by Robert B. Parker
• Company of One, by Paul Jarvis
• Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson
• A Fairy’s Wish, by Janna Claire
• Launch, by Jeff Walker
• The White Lioness, by Henning Mankell
• The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
• A Severe Mercy, by Sheldon Vanauken
• You Don’t Have to Be a Shark, by Robert Herjavec
• Harry Potter 1
• Harry Potter 2
• Harry Potter 3
• The Wealthy Gardener, by John Soforic
• Forgotten God, by Francis Chan
• Sidetracked, by Henning Mankell
• Cockpit, by Jerzy Kosinski
• Lullaby, by Robert B. Parker
• The Man Who Smiled, by Henning Mankell
• Moonwalking with Einstein, by Joshua Foer
• Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis
• The Ages of the Investor, by William J Bernstein
• Happy Money: The Science of Happier Spending, by Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton
• The Screwtape Letters, by C.S. Lewis
• You Can Fix Your Brain, by Dr. Tom O’Bryan
• The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis
• The Common Rule, by Justin Whitmel Earley
• Everything I Know, by Paul Jarvis
• EMF*D, by Dr. Joseph Mercola
• The Great Divorce, by C.S. Lewis
• Growing Up Gronk, by Gordon Gronkowski
• Fit Soul, by Ben Greenfield
• The Treasure Principle, by Randy Alcorn
• The Return, by Nicholas Sparks
• Be A Man! by Father Larry Richards
• The Bridge of Reason, by Joshua Rasmussen
• The Disciplines of the Christian Life, by Eric Liddell
• Taking Men Alive, by Jim Wilson
• Redefining Anxiety, by Dr. John Delony
• Time Rich, by Steve Glaveski
• Poodle Springs, by Raymond Chandler and Robert B. Parker
• The Seven Fs, by Paul Batz and Tim Schmidt
• 80/20 Sales and Marketing, by Perry Marshall
• This Is Marketing, Seth Godin
• Do The Work, Steven Pressfield

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Books read in 2019

My Favorites

• Stardust, by Robert B. Parker
• Paperdoll, by Robert B. Parker
• Walking Shadow, by Robert B. Parker
• Chance, by Robert B. Parker
• Natural Born Heroes: Mastering the Lost Secrets of Strength and Endurance, by Christopher McDougall
• Thin Air, by Robert B. Parker
• Small Vices, by Robert B Parker
• Digital Minimalism, by Cal Newport
• Sudden Mischief, by Robert B. Parker
• I’d Like You More If You Were More Like Me, by John Ortberg
• Hush Money, by Robert B. Parker
• Hugger Mugger, by Robert B. Parker
• Potshot, by Robert B. Parker
• Widow’s Walk, by Robert B. Parker
• Back Story, by Robert B. Parker
• Bad Business, by Robert. B. Parker
• Cold Service, by Robert B. Parker
• Point Man, by Steve Farrar
• The Mingling of Souls, by Matt Chandler 
• Call of the Mild, by Lilly Raff
• Every Breath, by Nicholas Sparks
• School Days, by Robert B. Parker
• Hundred-Dollar Baby, by Robert B. Parker
• Now and Then, by Robert B. Parker
• A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
• Everyday Millionaires, by Chris Hogan
• The Lizardman & Peculiar People: Loving All God’s People, by Pastor Dale Warren
• Rough Weather, by Robert B Parker 
• Chasing the Bear, by Robert B. Parker
• The Professional, by Robert B. Parker
• The Millionaire Mind, by Stanley Thomas
• The One Thing, by Gary Keller
• The Choose Yourself Guide to Wealth, by James Altucher
• The Inner Game of Tennis, by W. Timothy Gallwey
• Chop Wood Carry Water: How to Fall in Love with the Process of Becoming Great, by Joshua Medcalf
• The Actor’s Life, by Jenna Fischer
• How to Ruin Your Life By 30: Just Follow These 9 Easy Steps, by Steve Farrar
• Tribes, by Seth Godin
• No B.S. Time Management for Entrepreneurs, by Dan S. Kennedy
• The Edge Effect, by Eric Braverman
• Deep Nutrition, by Catherine Shanahan
• The Master Key, by Robert Peng
• The Rosie Result, by Graeme Simsion
• The Guinea Pig Diaries, by A.J. Jacobs
• Rules of Civility, by Amor Towles
• Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough, by Elmer L. Towns

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Books read in 2018

My Favorites

• The Oxygen Advantage: The Simple, Scientifically Proven Breathing Techniques for a Healthier, Slimmer, Faster, and Fitter You, by Patrick McKeown
• Unbeatable Mind: Forge Resiliency and Mental Toughness to Succeed at an Elite Level, by Mark Divine
• Ikigai, by Hector Garcia Puigcerver and Francesc Miralles
• The Jesus I Never Knew by Phillip Yancey, by Philip Yancey
• Entrepreneurial You: Monetize Your Expertise, Create Multiple Income Streams, and Thrive, by Dorie Clark
• Younger: A Breakthrough Program to Reset Your Genes, Reverse Aging, and Turn Back the Clock 10 Years, by Sara Gottfried
• Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels, by Kenneth E. Bailey
• Tribe of Mentors: Short Life Advice from the Best in the World, by Timothy Ferriss
• The Complacent Class: The Self-Defeating Quest for the American Dream, by Tyler Cowen
• On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft, by Stephen King
• A Catskill Eagle, by Robert B. Parker
• Cross the Line, by James Patterson
• 10% Happier: How I Tamed the Voice in My Head, Reduced Stress Without Losing My Edge, and Found Self-Help That Actually Works, by Dan Harris
• The Forest, by Ben Greenfield
• Taming a Seahorse, by Robert B. Parker
• The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler
• Deep: Freediving, Renegade Science, and What the Ocean Tells Us about Ourselves, by James Nestor
• The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype–and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More, by Michael Breus
• The Way of the Superior Man: A Spiritual Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Women, Work, and Sexual Desire, by David Deida
• Soul Keeping: Caring For the Most Important Part of You, by John Ortberg
• Late Bloomers, by Brendan Gill
• Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life, by Anne Lamott
• Authentic Health: The Definitive Guide to Losing Weight, Feeling Better, Mastering Stress, Sleeping Well Every Night, and Enjoying a Sense of Purpose, by Gus Vickery
• I Will Teach You to Be Rich, by Ramit Sethi
• Living with the Monks: What Turning Off My Phone Taught Me about Happiness, Gratitude, and Focus, by Jesse Itzler
• Sam Walton: Made In America, by Sam Walton, John Huey
• The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence, by Josh Waitzkin
• Mind Gym: An Athlete’s Guide to Inner Excellence, by Gary Mack
• Pale Kings And Princes, by Robert B. Parker
• Total Recall: My Unbelievably True Life Story, by Arnold Schwarzenegger
• Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity, by Garrett B. Gunderson
• Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age, by Sherry Turkle
• Antifragile: Things That Gain from Disorder, by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
• Wild at Heart Revised and Updated: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul, by John Eldredge
• The Millionaire Next Door: The Surprising Secrets of America’s Wealthy, by Thomas J. Stanley, William D. Danko
• Dead End at Port Royal, by P. D. Saracin
• Skills for Life: The Fundamentals You Need to Succeed, by Mike Jarvis, Jonathan Peck
• Crimson Joy, by Robert B. Parker
• Dream Home: The Property Brothers’ Ultimate Guide to Finding Fixing Your Perfect House, by Jonathan Scott, Drew Scott
• Playmates, by Robert B. Parker
• Trump’s America: The Truth about Our Nation’s Great Comeback, by Newt Gingrich
• Survive Like a Spy: Real CIA Operatives Reveal How They Stay Safe in a Dangerous World and How You Can Too, by Jason Hanson
• Faith: A Journey For All, by Jimmy Carter
• Extraordinary Influence: How Great Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others, by Dr. Tim Irwin
• The CEO Next Door: The 4 Behaviors that Transform Ordinary People Into World-Class Leaders, by Elena L. Botelho, Kim R. Powell, and Tahl Raz
• Can’t Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds, by David Goggins
• Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen, by Christopher McDougall
• Invested, by Danielle Town
• The President is Missing, by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
• Pastime, by Robert B. Parker
• Double Deuce, by Robert B. Parker

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Books Read in 2017

My Favorites

• Seveneves, by Neal Stephenson
• Fit for Life, by Harvey Diamond
• True Green at Work: 100 Ways You Can Make the Environment Your Business, by Kim Mckay and Jenny Bonnin
• The First 20 Minutes: Surprising Science Reveals How We Can: Exercise Better, Train Smarter, Live Longer, by Gretchen Reynolds
• The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman, by Timothy Ferriss
• My Father, My President: A Personal Account of the Life of George H. W. Bush, by Doro Bush Koch
• Looking For Rachel Wallace, by Robert B. Parker
• Early Autumn, by Robert B. Parker
• A Savage Place, by Robert B. Parker
• Ceremony, by Robert B. Parker
• A Widening Gyre, by Robert B. Parker
• Valediction, by Robert B. Parker
• Cross Justice, by James Patterson
• Classic Sourdoughs, Revised: A Home Baker’s Handbook, by Ed Wood and Jean Wood
• Drunk Tank Pink: And Other Unexpected Forces that Shape How We Think, Feel, and Behave, by Adam Alter
• Never Eat Alone: And Other Secrets to Success, One Relationship at a Time, by Keith Ferrazzi
• Tools of Titans: The Tactics, Routines, and Habits of Billionaires, Icons, and World-Class Performers, by Timothy Ferriss
• Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever, by Clinton Ober, Stephen Sinatra, and Martin Zucker
• The Lean Startup: How Today’s Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses, by Eric Ries
• Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win, by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin
• The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right, by Atul Gawande
• Small Giants: Companies That Choose to Be Great Instead of Big, by Bo Burlingham
• Stay Interesting: I Don’t Always Tell Stories About My Life, but When I Do They’re True and Amazing, by Jonathan Goldsmith
• The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk, by Al Ries
• Words That Work: It’s Not What You Say, It’s What People Hear, by Frank Luntz
• Stumbling on Happiness, by Daniel Gilbert
• Procrastinate on Purpose: 5 Permissions to Multiply Your Time, by Rory Vaden
• The Things You Can See Only When You Slow Down, by Haemin Sunim
• The Richest Man in Babylon, by George S. Clason
• Take the Stairs: 7 Steps to Achieving True Success, by Rory Vaden
• The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness, by Dave Ramsey
• Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life…And Maybe the World, by William H. McRaven
• The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time, by Elizabeth Rogers, Thomas M. Kostigen
• The $100 Startup: Reinvent the Way You Make a Living, Do What You Love, and Create a New Future, by Chris Guillebeau
• The Big Change: America Transforms Itself 1900-1950, by Frederick Lewis Allen
• Rest: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less, by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
• The Speechwriter: A Brief Education in Politics, by Barton Swaim
• Global Citizens: How our vision of the world is outdated, and what we can do about it, by Mark Gerzon
• Wait, What?: And Life’s Other Essential Questions, by James E. Ryan
• The Marvelous Pigness of Pigs: Respecting and Caring for All God’s Creation, by Joel Salatin
• Shaken: Discovering Your True Identity in the Midst of Life’s Storms, by Tim Tebow
• Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World, by Cal Newport
• Outliers: The Story of Success, by Malcolm Gladwell
• Judas Goat, by Robert B. Parker
• The Little Book of Hygge: The Danish Way to Live Well, by Meik Wiking
• Hustle: The Power to Charge Your Life with Money, Meaning, and Momentum, by Neil Patel, Patrick Vlaskovitz, and Jonas Koffler
• Sleepless Nights and Kisses for Breakfast: Reflections on Fatherhood, by Matteo Bussola
• You Can Farm: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Start & Succeed in a Farming Enterprise, by Joel Salatin
• Adventures in Edible Plant Foraging: Finding, Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Native and Invasive Wild Plants, by Karen Monger
• Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House, by Alyssa Mastromonaco, Lauren Oyler
• Dear World: A Syrian Girl’s Story of War and Plea for Peace, by Bana Alabed
• Politicking: How to Get Elected, Take Action, and Make an Impact in Your Community, by Bill Rauch
• Hidden Christmas: The Surprising Truth Behind the Birth of Christ, by Timothy J. Keller
• What to Say When You Talk to Yourself, by Shad Helmstetter
• The Hole in Our Gospel: What Does God Expect of Us? the Answer That Changed My Life and Might Just Change the World, by Richard Stearns