The Big Short is fantastic!
April 2, 2010 · 2 min read
Michael Lewis’ books have been hit or miss for me. Liar’s Poker provided a great social commentary on … Lees verder “The Big Short is fantastic!”
Conspirata was disappointing
March 24, 2010 · < 1 minute
As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … Lees verder “Conspirata was disappointing”
The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!
March 2, 2010 · < 1 minute
It’s rare for nonfiction books to read like thrillers, but Gregory Zuckerman manages the feat in The Greatest … Lees verder “The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!”
Open is a must read!
March 1, 2010 · 2 minutes
Open is not only the best sports autobiography I ever read, it’s one of the best biographies I … Lees verder “Open is a must read!”
Don’t read Nanny Returns
February 28, 2010 · 2 minutes
I have a confession to make: I love chick lit and chick flicks! I suppose that beneath the … Lees verder “Don’t read Nanny Returns”
What the Dog Saw is thought provoking
January 11, 2010 · < 1 minute
After I read a collection of Tim Hartford’s Financial Times articles in Dear Undercover Economist, it was only … Lees verder “What the Dog Saw is thought provoking”
I loved Dear Undercover Economist
December 21, 2009 · < 1 minute
I was already a fan of Tim Hartford’s previous books The Undercover Economist and The Logic of Life. … Lees verder “I loved Dear Undercover Economist”
SuperFreakonomics is a fantastic read!
November 29, 2009 · < 1 minute
Readers familiar with my book reviews already know of my keen appreciation for books relating to behavioral economics … Lees verder “SuperFreakonomics is a fantastic read!”
Into Thin Air is a thrilling read
June 15, 2009 · < 1 minute
Over 10 years ago, Bryan Ellis, one of my best friends, McKinsey alum, multi-sport enthusiast and executive extraordinaire, … Lees verder “Into Thin Air is a thrilling read”
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson is a must read!
March 31, 2009 · < 1 minute
It’s hard to believe anyone could weave together a history of all the scientific fields – cosmology, astronomy, … Lees verder “A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson is a must read!”
Outliers is fantastic!
January 1, 2009 · < 1 minute
I truly loved Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on exceptional people. He argues that the largest reason those people … Lees verder “Outliers is fantastic!”
How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology
December 7, 2008 · < 1 minute
Andy Kessler‘s book is a fascinating and witty retelling of the story of technology of capital markets. It … Lees verder “How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology”
Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing
October 19, 2008 · < 1 minute
Perez-Reverte came highly recommended as an author of well written intelligent thrillers. I also loved the movie The … Lees verder “Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing”
Predictably Irrational is fascinating
September 1, 2008 · < 1 minute
Dan Ariely shares with his readers the results of dozens of experiments where he tested people’s decision making … Lees verder “Predictably Irrational is fascinating”
Bardot, Deneuve, Fonda by Roger Vadim is surprisingly entertaining
August 31, 2008 · < 1 minute
When a friend of mine gave me this book saying I would love it, I was a bit … Lees verder “Bardot, Deneuve, Fonda by Roger Vadim is surprisingly entertaining”
Discover Your Inner Economist is disappointing
August 28, 2008 · < 1 minute
I expected a book in the line of Freakonomics or The Undercover Economist and the first chapter brilliantly … Lees verder “Discover Your Inner Economist is disappointing”
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