I Need your Knowledge!
So one of my three new year’s goals is to read one new book per month. But how am I going to choose the books I’ll be reading? I won’t be, you will! :)
This is my totally awesome book grid (on the sidebar):
The first book for January is Seth Godin’s Small is the New Big. I need your suggestions. So if you want to suggest a book, just write it in the comment section of this post, include:
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1. a brief 2-3 statements description of the book
2. why one should read it
(author and title would be nice too) ;)
My hope is that these suggestions will help not only me, but all my readers too. If your book looks interesting enough, I’ll add it to my grid and read it when the month arrives.
What do you get out of this?
If your book is chosen, I will post your name and suggestion (and website if you have one) during the first Friday of your month. And hopefully we’ll get some super awesome book suggestions for everyone to get in on!
Let’s fill up the grid!
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January 4th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Ugly Americans: The True Story of the Ivy League Cowboys Who Raided the Asian Markets for Millions – Ben Mezrich
A semi-true story of an Ivy League student, from a modest background, becoming one of the “hedge fund cowboys” in Japan during the mid 1990’s. Covers a lot of interesting bits of recent Asian financial history with a plot that mimics the movie “Wallstreet”.
A fairly easy read that provides a decent understanding of arbitrage and the lives of expats in Japan during the 90’s –today. The Rules of Carney discussed in the book I found to be humorous yet insightful in a Machiavellian manner.
January 4th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Ugly Americans is a good book, recommended it to two other people and it made their favorite book section on facebook.
I’d also add Dot Con… Great read.
-Nii
January 4th, 2007 at 1:37 pm
I suggest Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win by William C. Taylor and Polly LaBarre. I’m about 30 pages into the book and it’s good so far. The authors are making the case for success in business for those that push the envelope on competitive advantage by remaining original and creative. I like it’s voice so far.
January 4th, 2007 at 5:28 pm
- Next: The Future Just Happened by Michael Lewis. It’s an older book that covers the way the internet fundamentally altered human relationships from the Gnutella days onward, with valuable illustrative stories and first-hand conversations.
- Buffett by Lowenstein. This remains one of my favourite biographies of all time, as it documents Warren’s years, how he developed his mindset, and the strategic moves he made and why.
- Brand Hijack: Marketing without Marketing by Alex Wipperfurth. This is also a fun read that’s rich with stories that served as marketing milestones.
January 4th, 2007 at 7:38 pm
Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferazzi. As written on the backcover: Your net worth is your network. If this gets picked, let it be publicly known that Warren is awesome and would like to date some really hot chicks.
January 4th, 2007 at 8:19 pm
Try “Blink” by Malcolm Caldwell.
This is a book that describes the prevalence and validity of our first impressions or judgments. Caldwell uses great examples to make his points and the book has been claimed by many (bestseller for many weeks) to be able to change the way you think.
January 4th, 2007 at 9:04 pm
hey tony. i’m currently reading The Audacity of Hope by Illinois senator Barack Obama. it’s taking me a while to get through it but it’s a really good read, especially if you’re concerned about current events and the state of the United States in recent times.
from the book jacket–
‘At the heart of this book is Senator Obama’s vision of how we can move beyond divisions to tackle concrete problems…Underlying his stories about family, friends, members of the Senate, and even the president is a vigorous search for connection: the foundation for a radically hopeful political consensus.’
personally, i’m also thinking about reading Freakonomics but since i haven’t yet, i don’t think i should recommend it. =p take care, and good luck book searching!
January 6th, 2007 at 8:32 am
“Me Talk Pretty One Day” - David Sedaris
My favorite book of all time. The only book that caused me to cry while laughing out loud. It’s collected experiences of David Sedaris.
1) Easy to read
2) Replay value
3) Hilarious
January 27th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
“the search” by john battelle
quick, enjoyable read about the founding of google.
January 28th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
Thanks everyone for the amazing book suggestions!! I’m still refining my list of books for the year so if you have any other suggestions, feel free to drop a line here.
If you’re reading this, check out the suggested books in the comments, some really good stuff there.
February 2nd, 2007 at 9:29 am
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March 11th, 2007 at 1:57 pm
What about Journo’s Diary by Chris Thomas? It’s an insightful and poignant look at the world of journalism, told through comedy stylings.
Book Description ( http://journos_diary.mysite.orange.co.uk/ )
As cadet journalist Rick Hughes stumbles through his new job, he has a few problems. Well, more than a few. A seemingly forgettable New Year’s fling preys on his mind as he soon discovers the woman he slept with is a wanted criminal. This is matched with his less than brilliant start with the Weekend Star and his constant inability to actually ask any women out on a date. And George, his flatmate, is a royal pain in the behind. Journo’s Diary is the day-to-day chronicle of Rick’s life as he tries to cope with it all, a job made increasingly difficult when the criminal woman he slept with becomes a major news feature. Things get much, much worse before they get even remotely better…
April 1st, 2007 at 11:18 pm
[…] ladies’ man in the photo above, Mr. Warren Tsu. Yes, indeed. Warren has made it clear in his comment that: “If this gets picked, let it be publicly known that Warren is awesome and would like to […]
May 16th, 2007 at 12:29 am
Dances With Marmots by George Spearing
New Zealander’s experience as he walks from Mexico to Canada along the Pacific Crest Trail.
Entertaining. Inspiring.
May 25th, 2007 at 4:10 am
Disunited Kingdom: The Bloody Meadow by Petri Murray
It is a historical adventure novel with actual and fictional characters. The story is set in late medieval England, in the year 1461. It is available for order at my storefront (http://stores.lulu.com/Petri) as well as at amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com
August 24th, 2007 at 9:32 pm
WALDEN by Michael T. Dolan. Humorous satire on campus life, yet also a powerful story of finding one’s role in life.
August 27th, 2007 at 10:42 pm
So how many books have you read Tony? :)