EOY Reading Review In 2023, I managed to read 21 books, 4.3 times more than I read in 2022 and one more than I set out to read at the beginning of the year. In this post, I share my favorites in case you’re looking for recommendations:

📔 Most Stimulating Imagination - “Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke. An engaging read about a different and abstract world. It blends fantasy, mystery, and even crime. A great recommendation for those seeking something fresh.

📙 Eliciting Admiration - “Darkest Hour” by Anthony McCarten. The book behind the movie of the same name. It explores Churchill’s history as Prime Minister and narrates how he led the English army during World War II, despite immense pressure and the imminent possibility of losing.

📘 Thought-Provoking Read - “The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro. A Nobel Prize classic that subtly reveals the intricate emotions of an English butler. It has a film adaptation on Netflix – highly recommended!

📗 Fastest Read - “Steal Like an Artist” by Austin Kleon. A book born from a blog explaining how we can be original by “stealing” the best things from people we admire.

📕 Most Professionally Helpful - “User Story Mapping” by Jeff Patton. Not everyone in product reads this, but it contains valuable lessons on developing products with the user at the center.

This year, I aim to read at least 35 books. If you have recommendations, please share them in the comments. Thank you!

Links: Amazon