Book Club Book Talks

I've been going to book clubs at our local independent bookstore since November.  I keep myself organized with a google doc, filling it out for each book club book I've read.  It helps me sound far more intelligent and thoughtful than I really am when we meet (before the discussion veers off and we grab lattes next door...)

How the Word is Passed

Clint Smith's empathy in "How the Word is Passed" stunned me.  The books is extremely well organized, thoroughly researched, and well written.  I don't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.

Your Money or Your Life

As an introduction to financial independence, and the foundation of what it means to live richly no matter what your income is, the book hits the nail on the head.  Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez have made waves with Your Money or Your Life since 1992.  This is definitely a great book to – in frugal fashion – check out from the library.

Book Review: Meet the Frugalwoods

The one resource you will never get back is time.  Time marches on, whether you’re ready for it to or not.  If you’re unhappy, you can’t expect that you’ll magically find happiness by continuing to do the exact same thing.  Mrs. Frugalwoods learned this lesson the hard way, but shares her insights of her newfound knowledge in a witty, thoughtful story that will likely spare you years of unhappiness and mindless consumerism.

You Should Know Your Love Language

Your deepest relationships will always be the ones where each party feels loved and wanted.  I am a firm believer of “not having to guess” and taking the easy way where possible, and in relationships I’ve found that the easy way is knowing your love languages.

The Talent Code

The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born.  It’s Grown.  Here’s How. by Daniel Coyle was a much-needed and well-timed reminder of how sitting idly by won’t lead anyone to greatness.