This is the second book based on Joe Pitt – a modern day vampire. It’s not a gore-filled novel, but it’s pulp noir at its finest. Like Huston’s other books, No Dominion moves quickly and has a great story.

Wonderful book! This is the story of Paul Rayment and his life after a bicycle accident. The accident, as the title of the book hints, costs Paul one of his legs. The book is about changes in life, unhappiness, finding happiness, and the relationships we all have with one another. Coetzee offers great dialogue, believable characters, and thought-provoking allegories.

Bing, a hilarious writer, provides a job description, average pay, and a meter where the higher the number the more of a b_s job you’re dealing with. For example, he lists “Crumber” the guy that removes the crumbs from your table in fancy restaurants rates at 100, while Insurance Broker gets a rating of 119. A guilty pleasure book.

Thunderstruck is the story of how Guglielmo Marconi’s wireless radio invention helped capture a near-perfect murder by Hawley Crippen. This historical account of the love triangle that led to the murder and the politics that nearly halted wireless communications is fascinating. I highly recommend this book.

If you're looking for a well-written bit of philosophy on life, happiness, and change I recommend this book. The style is conversational, honest, and there are no campy solutions and affirmations. Each chapter also ends with a lesson for being yourself and how to apply the message of the chapter.

If dark humor is your cup of tea, you’ll enjoy this novel. It’s the story of four would-be suicides and how their accidental meeting halts their plans “to top” themselves on New Year’s Eve. The If you’ve seen the movie “High Fidelity” with John Cusack you’re familiar with Nick Hornby – he wrote the book that movie was based on.

Wow-oh-wow. I loved this book. Some great characters, good story, and the writing just zooms you along. It's a story of how two people with two very different backgrounds become friends and, eventually, grow up. McInery posits that our values, belief-system, and our nurturing ultimately determine the direction of our lives.

One of my goals this year was to become more spiritual. On that premise a friend recommended this book and I'm thrilled that she did. I learned much, have tried many of the approaches to meditation, and have gone back and re-read passages that seem to linger in mind. If you're at all curious about Zen, being mindful, or trying meditation I highly recommend this book.

More than any other book I've read this year this one has affected me the most. While I read the book months ago I've pondered its message, re-read passages, and told so many others to dig into the book. While it's not an easy read, it's a rewarding read. The content has made me question my own beliefs, values, and goals - and look onto what's important. This is a new favorite.

I had the opportunity to hear Matthew Kelly speak this year - and took it. He's a good speaker and writer and I enjoyed this book along with the others in the list. Having said that, Kelly's theme is "to become the best version of yourself." I agree that's a noble calling and a challenge that we should all aspire to. Thought-provoking and kudos to Kelly for a job well-done!

Do you ever see a book bragging, "Soon to be a major motion picture" and get a little queasy? Usually when I see that sticker I know that this must be a really great story and Hollywood will screw it up. That's the case here. This is a great read: grief, guilt, thrills, and complex characters. Fantastic. Recently I saw the movie trailer it looks like Hollywood has already screwed the book.

I got this book for free so what can I say? I can say this is a fun read about a little pig that grows into a big hog. It's really a true story about how this spoiled pig becomes the darling of a small town. I tolerated the story at first, then began enjoying it, and then loved it. If you're looking for creative nonfiction this is it.

No apologies here. I like Charlie Huston's writing. He's quick-witted, clever stories, and his books are nice breaks from my project management writing. This book, while not my favorite Huston, is still pulp noir and enjoyable. If you like Tarantino you'll like Huston's books.

Excellent book. Gorman writes on the science, philosophy, and inspiration behind what motivates people. This is not some cheesy get-fired-up book; it's a logical, positive message on understanding motivation and how find more of it. I'm glad I discovered this book and encourage you to read it as well.

Wonderful, lush writing. Saturday, as you might guess, takes place all in one day. McEwan sets up peaks and valleys, hidden conflicts, agendas, and drama all strung along like beeps on a heart monitor across one day in a surgeon's life. There's a pulse, a beat, to the little incidents that happen throughout the book that pop in an exciting crescendo. Read it.