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!”

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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”

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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!”

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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!”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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!”

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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”

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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!”

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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!”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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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