Books Read in 2015

From 2007 to 2012, I read 263+ books. But I did not stop there. I haven’t kept up the same pace – but have kept on tracking every book I’ve read since. Ideally, I’ve also written a short lessons learned or review of each. Here’s the books I’ve read this past year.
- Engaging and funny writing style
- Offers valuable insights on entrepreneurship
- Encourages creativity and resilience in business
- Nothing - hilarious book.
- The novel is based on a true story, adding depth.
- The geographic setting is well depicted.
- It explores important themes like power and guilt.
- It's sad, so you need to be in the right mood to enjoy it.
- In-depth analysis of economic development in Asia
- Focuses on key economies like Japan, Korea, and China
- Offers useful takeaways for developing countries
- Nothing - it's very accessible, even for a niche global affairs book.
- The book challenges the myth that growth is always necessary for success.
- It emphasizes quality over quantity in business practices.
- The profiles of excellent businesses provide valuable insights for entrepreneurs.
- Not a whole lot - an essential business book for any entrepreneur or business owner.
- Comprehensive and detailed history of soccer
- Insightful exploration of soccer's cultural impact
- Brilliant writing that is fast-paced and readable
- It's a bit long - but really nothing else.
- Offers a rational approach to spirituality without religion
- Explores the nature of consciousness and meditation
- Provides useful takeaways for spiritual growth
- It's a bit repetitive.
- Engaging example of scientific writing
- Encourages appreciation of the beauty in the physical world
- Beautiful illustrations and relatable examples
- Dawkins' personal views occasionally interrupt the narrative.
- Eye-opening insights from logging hours for a week
- Framing time in terms of tradeoffs rather than scarcity
- Practical strategies for time management and work-life balance
- Nothing - it's an actually useful productivity book.
- The story and setting are haunting and beautiful.
- The narrative is well-told and engaging.
- The historical context is personally meaningful and informative.
- The book feels like "award-bait," written mainly to win literary awards.
- Excellent travel book through India
- Shows India's diversity
- Transformative personal experiences
- Nothing - fun read.
- The writing was fast-paced, descriptive, and engaging.
- The characters were all interesting.
- The setting changed a lot despite being in one neighborhood.
- The narrative was well-structured and flowed well.
- The book had background information, but not enough for me.
- There weren’t enough signals to remind me of the characters, leading to confusion.
- The book has a clear focus on India's economic and political rise post-1991.
- Chapters are concise and informative, showcasing Luce's journalistic background.
- Despite being written in 2007, the content remains largely relevant to current trends.
- Luce incorporates diverse sources from across India, highlighting its vastness and complexity.
- The section on modern Indian politics and Hindu Nationalism is dense and challenging to follow.
In Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series, we follow Lyra and Will as they confront a rigid, authoritarian regime known as the Magisterium. I love this series—it’s one of my all-time favorites alongside the Chronicles of Narnia. The characters and the imaginative world Pullman creates are just fantastic. Honestly, I can't find anything I didn't like about this book. It’s a must-read!
- The world-building is incredible.
- The characters are amazing and memorable.
- The series promotes rational thinking and questions dogma.
- Nothing!