Happy Sunday! We hope you've enjoyed a relaxing weekend and made time away from the screen with your feet up reading a great book ☕📚
Today we’re excited to share a handful of personal recommendations from our team. We hope you enjoy learning a little more about our taste in books and potentially find your next great read...
Dylan's Picks
Die With Zero - by Bill Perkins
"If you're over-saving and under-living this is a must-read. Tomorrow might never come - or you might be too old to really enjoy it! I've been recommending this book to all my friends who work too hard :D"
Courage is Calling - by Ryan Holiday
"I've had this book at my side the whole time building Book Hero. Inspirational stories from heroes gone by mixed with easily accessible stoic philosophy. If you want to tackle hard things this is a must-read."
The Art of War - by Sun Tzu
"A stunning leather-bound edition of Sun Tzu's masterpiece. Principles of strategy and leadership that transcend the battlefield and have stood the test of time. This would make a wonderful gift for any fan of the book."
Bold Types - "A stunning coffee table book that tells the story of 32 of New Zealand's most celebrated independent book shops from Auckland to Dunedin, and coast to coast. A great gift idea for book lovers."
Alex's Picks
The Ferryman - by Justin Cronin
"Really enjoyed this gripping story. The mystery was fun and I wasn’t really sure what was happening until the very end! Don’t want to give anything away but made me reflect a lot on our world, how our society functions and what the future holds."
Ordinary Monsters - by J M Miro
"I’m just over halfway through but it’s dark, spooky and mysterious, and demands to be read with a hot chocolate while under a blanket. I’m gripped by the story line and is a very macabre take on x-men/Harry Potter."
All the Colours of the Dark - by Chris Whitaker
"Honestly I’ll read anything set in a small town, and this thriller/romance has everything I could possibly want out of a summer read!"
The Last Murder at the End of the World - by Stuart Turton
"I loved Stuart Turton’s first two novels - novel and complex puzzle boxes of mystery that you can’t put down, so looking forward to immersing myself in his latest release!"
Tim's Picks
Deep Work - by Cal Newport
"This book was very helpful in making progress with some challenging skills I’ve long wanted to master. It’s a must-read for anyone looking to create or learn something new."
The First Law Trilogy - by Joe Abercrombie
"Epic story with fantastic characters. The First Law is in my top ten fantasy series of all time - politics, battle, worldbuilding, characters - it has it all!"
Mistborn Trilogy - by Brandon Sanderson
"The Mistborn Trilogy was my introduction to Brandon Sanderson... He's writing books faster than I can keep up but I still love this series. The magic system remains one of the most unique I've seen."
Poor Charlie's Almanack - by Charles Munger
"The often unknown parter of Warren Buffett, this book shares the wisdom of Charlie Munger. Munger offers advice and learnings from a life of learning combining insights across a range of disciplines - inspiring and thought provoking"
