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20 Ridiculously Fast-Paced Nonfiction Books

From the 1,100+ books I’ve read, these 20 nonfiction page-turners are some of my absolute favorites. How many of them have you read?

2025 Reading Wrap-Up: Hidden Gems, Surprises (Good and Bad), and Page-Turners

I read 70 books in 2025. Here were my fiction & nonfiction favorites, along with some hidden gems that blew me away.

My 10 Favorite Books from the 70 Books I Read in 2025

Have you read any of these? The list includes a few bestsellers along with several I’m guessing you’ve never heard of.

5 Incredible Biographies You (Probably) Haven’t Read

As much as I love Walter Isaacson, Ron Chernow, and Robert Caro, this list doesn’t contain any of them. Here are 5 biographies worth your time.

My Favorite Books from 2024

I read 70+ books this year. Here are my fiction and nonfiction favorites, along with some hidden gems.

The Best Leadership Book You’ve Never Heard of

Twelve years ago, I stumbled across a little-known management book that rocked my world. I’ve still never heard any leaders or readers talk about it.

My 10 Favorite Novels That Are Shorter Than 200 Pages

These ten novels are all under 200 pages, and they’re some of my all-time favorites. Every one of these books is well worth the reading time.

These Are My 10 Favorite Nonfiction Books from the 1,000+ Books I’ve Read in My Life

From the 1,000+ books I’ve read in my life, here are my ten favorite nonfiction books in order. I included a short summary and what makes each one unique.

These Are My 10 Favorite Novels from the 1,000 Books I’ve Read in My Life

I read 70 books per year, so I’ve covered quite a bit of literary ground. From everything I’ve read, here are my all-time favorite novels in order.

Reading Leaves an Indelible Fingerprint Upon Your Thought Process, Attitude, and Life

I used to think the purpose of reading was to remember information. But I’ve realized the purpose isn’t to memorize—it’s to imprint.