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The 2015 Book Reading Challenge
Read 52 books, Write 52 book reviews
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Book Review of “Now I Can Die in Peace” — (24/52)
Book Review of “Now I Can Die in Peace” — (24/52)
Sportswriter Bill Simmons offers his unique perspective on the 2004 curse-breaking, World Series-winning Boston Red Sox
Viraj Patel
Aug 28, 2015
Book Review of “The Richest Man in Babylon” — (23/52)
Book Review of “The Richest Man in Babylon” — (23/52)
George S. Clason’s seminal book provides a framework for acquiring wealth
Viraj Patel
Jul 6, 2015
Book Review of “Stories I Only Tell My Friends”— (22/52)
Book Review of “Stories I Only Tell My Friends”— (22/52)
Rob Lowe’s stellar memoir offers a witty and insightful take into his Hollywood and personal life
Viraj Patel
Jun 30, 2015
Book Review of “Contagious” — (21/52)
Book Review of “Contagious” — (21/52)
Jonah Berger’s impactful book highlights the conditions and circumstances that produce virality in our world
Viraj Patel
Jun 29, 2015
Book Review of “Born to Play” — (20/52)
Book Review of “Born to Play” — (20/52)
Dustin Pedroia’s autobiography details his underdog’s journey to baseball fame and glory
Viraj Patel
Jun 28, 2015
Book Review of “The Closer” — (19/52)
Book Review of “The Closer” — (19/52)
Mariano Rivera’s autobiography details his transcendent rise to a Yankees legend
Viraj Patel
Jun 3, 2015
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” — (18/52)
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” — (18/52)
The seventh and final installment in the Harry Potter series oversees Harry’s thrilling final journey to bring down the Dark Wizard, Lord…
Viraj Patel
Jun 1, 2015
Book Review of “Hatching Twitter” — (17/52)
Book Review of “Hatching Twitter” — (17/52)
Nick Bilton’s story of the rise of Twitter highlights the tough environments that produce world-changing companies
Viraj Patel
May 17, 2015
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” — (16/52)
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” — (16/52)
The sixth portion of the Harry Potter series serves as the penultimate piece of Harry’s fight against Voldemort
Viraj Patel
May 15, 2015
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” — (15/52)
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix” — (15/52)
The fifth iteration the Harry Potter series serves as a measured and long journey that ultimately capsizes Harry’s life
Viraj Patel
May 11, 2015
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
The fourth iteration in the Harry Potter series centers around a prestigious, but dark Triwizard Tournament
Viraj Patel
May 5, 2015
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban”
J.K. Rowling’s third installment in the Harry Potter series introduces Harry to his Godfather.
Viraj Patel
Apr 26, 2015
Book Review of “To Be A Runner”
Book Review of “To Be A Runner”
Martin Dugard’s book discusses the transcendent ease and the visceral difficulties of running
Viraj Patel
Apr 24, 2015
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
J.K. Rowling’s second book in the Harry Potter series starts turning Harry’s world darker.
Viraj Patel
Apr 20, 2015
Book Review of “Platform”
Book Review of “Platform”
Michael Hyatt’s book serves as a guide for standing out in a noisy world
Viraj Patel
Apr 12, 2015
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
Book Review of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone”
(Re)Reading J.K. Rowling’s seminal work after seven years
Viraj Patel
Apr 4, 2015
Book Review of “The Thank You Economy”
Book Review of “The Thank You Economy”
Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuck outlines how social media can transform and elevate businesses
Viraj Patel
Mar 18, 2015
Book Review of “The Virgin Way”
Book Review of “The Virgin Way”
CEO Richard Branson shares the leadership lessons he’s learned from running the Virgin Company
Viraj Patel
Mar 9, 2015
Book Review of “Inside Apple”
Book Review of “Inside Apple”
A holistic examination of one of the world’s most secretive (and successful) companies
Viraj Patel
Feb 26, 2015
Book Review of “Ronaldo”
Book Review of “Ronaldo”
The lessons I learned from reading the biography of Cristiano Ronaldo
Viraj Patel
Feb 18, 2015
Book Review of “No Plan B”
Book Review of “No Plan B”
Examination of Mike Kiszla’s book on Peyton Manning
Viraj Patel
Feb 12, 2015
Book Review of “Tiger, meet my sister…”
Book Review of “Tiger, meet my sister…”
A comical, thought-provoking, and exciting collection of Rick Reilly’s best work
Viraj Patel
Jan 26, 2015
Book Review of “Airline Without A Pilot”
Book Review of “Airline Without A Pilot”
The story of Delta Airline’s success, decline, and bankruptcy
Viraj Patel
Jan 24, 2015
Book Review of “I Am Zlatan”
Book Review of “I Am Zlatan”
The story of how an immigrant kid from Sweden made it to the top of the soccer world
Viraj Patel
Jan 5, 2015
The Challenge (for 2015)
The Challenge (for 2015)
A layout of my goal for (finally) reading 52 books in 2015
Viraj Patel
Dec 5, 2014
About The 2015 Book Reading Challenge
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