Earlier this summer, I posted my summer reading list. I have read about 3/4 of the list so far and added a few others since my original post.
Here are some updates including my score and short review for each book since my last update:
9/10
This book was recommended by so many friends this summer. After reading it, I know now why. This is a beautiful story about families of origin, families of choice, redemption, grief, forgiveness, and the power of community. And it is narrated by an octopus named Marcellus! Yes, it totally works! Read this book, you won't be disapointed.
9/10
I was skeptical about digging into part one of a very long Young Adult novel (apparently this is part of a new-ish genre called New Adult). I was so wrong. This is a magical story rife with adventure, mystery, romance, daunting feats, and human riders who form lifeline psychic bonds with their DRAGONS! This is much more than a coming of age story- it has a nuanced backstory and some delightful misdirection about who we should trust and believe. I have already pre-ordered part 2 that comes out this fall.
9.5/10
I recently joined the most fun and engaging book club. We "meet" on Sunday nights for 20 minutes over text and discuss the week's reading in a rapid fire, hilarious discussion. Then once we finish the book, we meet on Zoom to discuss. The book club is an extended group of folks from all over the US. This was the first book that I read as a member of the group and this one is going to be hard to beat. From the author of the Martian, this book kept me on the edge of my seat from the very first page. I found myself waking up early and picking up the book to see what happened next! The characters will delight you, the science of space will astound you, and the last 30 pages will make you smile and infuriate you. Read this book!
8/10
I appreciate a leadership text from a talented group of leadership and organizatonal behavioral experts/academics that is practical, succinct, and timely. The primary message here is that anyone can lead, everyone can develop the necessary skills to lead, and organizations are better off when they have more leaders and not less leaders. Could be a great text to read as a staff team or retreat.
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