My 2016 List of Books

Most of my books from 2016 came from the local library - 49 of them. Given that most books nowadays cost on the order of $15-20, I figure I saved about $750-1000 by getting my reading material from the library. Bonus!!

Most of the books I read fall under three categories: productivity, organization, saving money. I am always looking for new and different ways to increase my productivity. Of course, I do admit that my main hindrance to being more productive is plain and simple procrastination, In which case, Nike's motto of "Just Do It" is probably the only productivity advice I need but... I do like to read those types of books. Books on organization always inspire me to declutter, to let go of things that no longer serve me. And the Saving Money books always inspire me to take a look at our finances and see if there are ways in which we can streamline things or save a bit more money. These books are fairly "mindless" for me... and are generally very enjoyable reads.

My 2017 list is going to look very different. I may, therefore, stitch some of my "favourite" style of books into the mix - just to lighten things up again.

The Longest Kill

Harrison, Craig

Unflinching: The Making of a Canadian Sniper

Mitic, Jody

Shortcut through Therapy: Ten Principles of Growth-Oriented, Contented Living

Carlson, Richard

Eat that Frog

Tracy, Brian

Solving the procrastination puzzle : a concise guide to strategies for change Pychyl, Timothy A How to succeed in 12 months : creating the life you love. Star-Leonard, Serena Switch : how to change things when change is hard Heath, Chip Big magic : creative living beyond fear Gilbert, Elizabeth The smart guide to getting things done Davidson, Jeffrey P. Nonviolent communication : a language of life Rosenberg, Marshall B. Live your life for half the price Hunt, Mary The heart of social change : how to make a difference in your world Rosenberg, Marshall B. Touching the void Simpson, Joe. Thrifty living Phillips, Barty. We can work it out : resolving conflicts peacefully and powerfully Rosenberg, Marshall B. The art of non-conformity : set your own rules, live the life you want, and change the world Guillebeau, Chris. The happiness of pursuit : finding the quest that will bring purpose to your life Guillebeau, Chris. Die empty : unleash your best work every day Henry, Todd. Escape from cubicle nation : from corporate prisoner to thriving entrepreneur Slim, Pamela. The total money makeover : a proven plan for financial fitness Ramsey, Dave. Money talks : when to say yes and how to say no Vaz-Oxlade, Gail E. Living Fiscally fit: 1000 ways to get out of debt and build financial wealth Hunt, Mary A Woman in Berlin Anonymous Focus : the hidden driver of excellence Goleman, Daniel. Rework Fried, Jason. Manage your time to reduce your stress : a handbook for the overworked, overscheduled and overwhelmed Emmett, Rita. The productivity project : accomplishing more by managing your time, attention, and energy better Bailey, Chris Getting past the pain between us : healing and reconciliation without compromise Rosenberg, Marshall B. The behavior gap : simple ways to stop doing dumb things with money Richards, Carl Decisive : how to make better choices in life and work Heath, Chip. The modern couple's money guide : 7 smart steps to building wealth together Scorgie, Lesley-Anne Stuffocation : living more with less Wallman, James Happy city : transforming our lives through urban design Montgomery, Charles Millionaire teacher : the nine rules of wealth you should have learned in school Hallam, Andrew. Quiet : the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking Cain, Susan. Scrum : the art of doing twice the work in half the time Sutherland, Jeffrey Victor. Bridget Jones's diary Fielding, Helen Amusing ourselves to death : public discourse in the age of show business Postman, Neil. The willpower instinct : how self-control works, why it matters, and what you can do to get more of it McGonigal, Kelly. Think like a freak Levitt, Steven D Remote : office not required Fried, Jason. Unfinished business : women men work family Slaughter, Anne-Marie Not buying it : my year without shopping Levine, Judith The art of thinking clearly Dobelli, Rolf The one-page financial plan : a simple way to be smart about your money Richards, Carl The simple path to wealth : your road map to financial independence and a rich, free life Collins, JL One year to an organized life Leeds, Regina. One year to an organized financial life Leeds, Regina. Getting things done : the art of stress-free productivity Allen, David Better than new : lessons I've learned from saving old homes (and how they saved me) Curtis, Nicole A real life : restoring what matters : family, good friends, and a true community Maté, Ferenc Designing your life : how to build a well-lived, joyful life Burnett, William Unstuck : how to get out of your money rut and start living the life you want Mizgala, Karin. The art of possibility Zander, Rosamund Stone