40 Books Worth Reading
Jul 25, 2017 · 2 min read

I love books. These are some of my favorites.
Note: These are not in ranking order. They are all great :)
Top 7 Fiction Books
- Les Miserables by Victor Hugo (The best writing, best storytelling)
- S by J.J. Abrams (The most creative book I’ve ever read)
- The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell & Dustin Thomason (An erudite thriller)
- Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan (An ode to books)
- Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (An ode to the 80's)
- The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (Simply beautiful writing)
- The Secret History by Donna Tartt (draws you in and doesn’t let go)
Top 3 Best Fiction Series
- Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling (7 books—I simply love these novels)
- The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis (7 books—beautiful metaphor)
- The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (3 books—The classic adventure)
Top 6 Leadership Books
- Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin (about Lincoln’s leadership)
- Multipliers by Liz Wiseman & Greg McKeown (about empowering others)
- The Answer To How Is Yes by Peter Block (about organizational culture)
- Linchpin by Seth Godin (about personal growth and contribution)
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown (about doing things that matter)
- Radical Candor by Kim Scott (about being a “kickass boss”)
Top 5 Non Fiction Books
- Daring Greatly by Brene Brown (about vulnerability)
- Creativity Inc. by Ed Catmull (about Pixar)
- Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson (about race in America)
- Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance (poignant for 2016)
- The Road Back To You by Ian Morgan Cron & Suzanne Stabile (I’m really into this personality test called the Enneagram. It’s better than Meyers-Briggs or Strength Finders or anything else. Ask me about it.)
Top 5 Religious Books
- Love Does by Bob Goff (whimsical and inspiring storytelling)
- Accidental Saints by Nadia Bolz-Weber (she swears a lot, it’s awesome)
- Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis (a perfect primer to Christianity)
- The Divine Conspiracy by Dallas Willard (a deep dive into following Jesus)
- The Furious Longing of God by Brennan Manning (heartfelt and real)
Do you have any books you love? What should I add to my reading list?

