If you’re looking for a steamy, well-written, warm & fuzzy romance series, check out The Bridgerton Series by Juila Quinn. You won’t be able to put these books down!

So close to reaching 100 books, I can taste it. I don’t plan to stop after 100 either! Here are my favorite books I read in August 2021, and what I look forward to reading in September 2021.

100 Book Challenge: 98/100

A non-fiction book where three unlikely parties converge for a true story that reads like the latest thriller novel. This absolutely a must-read.

There are no easy decisions when building a business or building a company, at least according to Ben Horowitz. I tend to disagree. The easy decision is to do what’s right and place people above profits. Do you agree?

If you want to devour a fun, exciting series with a bit of mystery, a bit of paranormal, and a lot of love, this is the series for you. You are sure to fall in love with Althea, Luna, Miss Elva, Beau, and especially Hank while they experience the many adventures Tequila Key offers.

I knew nothing of this book when I began reading - and I was surprised. Taking place in the early twentieth century, The Ten Thousand Doors of January is a spell-binding story of love, family, words, and actions woven together with a little bit of magick and just enough “what ifs” to make you believe in worlds beyond ours.

Whether you identify as a “creative” or not, each day, you’re delivering work of some kind. You might make pottery, or you might be working on your dissertation, but no matter what, you have to show up for something each day and deliver.

I found the first book, The Henna Artist, through Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club. I loved it and thought it was a great standalone novel. As soon as I discovered there were more books in this story, I immediately pre-ordered The Secret Keeper of Jaipur. Joshi does a great job of keeping you engaged and exhilarated without overwhelming the plot.

If you think negotiating is like a battle, or if it gives you anxiety, I’d highly recommend this book. Voss takes high-stakes situations and gets to the root of how to be successful at ensuring the best possible outcome.

Another month, another dozen books were read. Here are my favorite books I read in July 2021, and what I look forward to reading in August 2021.

100 Book Challenge: 85/100

The Trusted Advisor has been around for twenty years. If you’re new to the world of human interaction and relationship building, or you need a formulaic approach to working with people, you might enjoy this book.

If you have found a life you truly want to live, then you get to live it until you die of old age.

What happens when you pray to the gods after dark… and one answers? The story of Addie LaRue will make you question everything you know about life, love, and reality.

A recap and review of Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant - a non-fiction look at what Seinfeld, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and the CIA have in common in a changing world.

A recap and review of Glendy Venderah’s Where the Forest Meets the Stars - a story about life, love, and what family truly means.

There’s nothing quite like reading. Here are my favorite books I read in June 2021, and what I look forward to reading in July 2021.

Ryan Holiday recently shared a Latin saying: “Qui pauca legit, pauca scit. He who reads little knows little.” He goes on to say:

To truly become wise, we have to open our minds to the vast accumulation of experiences that have come before us. To not read widely, as General Mattis has said, is to be functionally illiterate.

From birthday to birthday, you have the potential to learn 365 new things – at least! Here are some of the things I’ve learned and observed in the last year.

Time management is all about maximizing what you do in the time you have to do it. Parkinson’s Law states that work expands to fill the time allotted. When you have multiple things competing for your time and attention, you must focus your efforts on what will deliver the biggest bang. Otherwise, tasks and to-do lists will stretch out and take much longer than intended.

The most important thing about leisure time – especially during a pandemic – is to have a dedicated time where you separate yourself from non-leisurely activities. No stressful work calls or emails. Ignore laundry and cleaning for a couple of days—order delivery and veg out wholly.