I blinked and summer is behind us. ?Booo. ?But never fear, there is fall-foliage, crisp mornings, and chilly evenings that all make it a perfect time to curl up with a good book. ?I’m excited to share with you my fall reading list for 2017!
Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do
– Chris Guillebeau is best known in travel circles for having visited all 193 countries. ?However, he’s been able to build a remote worklife and his lifestyle is intriguing. ?I’m most interested in his chapters on entrepreneurship and building a loyal following.
Mother of God
– Mother of God is the?Madre de Dios, a region of west Peru where the Amazon River begins its course. Paul Rosolie, the author, was only 18 when he left to explore this vast jungle. ?You know they say that readers make the best writers, and I’m hoping that reading this travelogue will help me as I write about my travels (albeit I don’t plan to have any anacondas on my trips).
So Happiness to Meet You
– From the publisher, “After job losses and the housing crash, the author and her family leave L.A. to start over in a most unlikely place: a nine-foot-wide back-alley house in one of Ho Chi Minh City’s poorest districts, where neighbors unabashedly stare into windows, generously share their barbecued rat, keep cockroaches for luck, and ultimately help her find joy without Western trappings.” ?Just released in July, this is sure to be a fascinating read!
The Power of the Other
– From the publisher, “Popular wisdom suggests that we should not allow others to have power over us, but the reality is that they do, for better or for worse.” ?Ahhh, preach! ?”Combining engaging case studies, persuasive findings from cutting-edge brain research, and examples from his consulting practice, Dr. Cloud argues that whether you?re a Navy SEAL or a corporate executive, outstanding performance depends on having the right kind of connections to fuel personal growth and minimize toxic associations and their effects.” From Dr. Henry Cloud, author of the popular Boundaries, this is sure to be a helpful book!
Eighty Days: Nellie Bly and Elizabeth Bisland’s History-Making Race Around the World
– I can’t think of anything more exciting than a trip around the world, which, in 2017, doesn’t involve much drama, thanks to efficient airplanes and affordable travel options. However this trip takes place in 1899! ?Two women, both leaving from NYC, try to break the record for the fastest trip around the world. ?Nellie heads east by steamship and Elizabeth heads west by train. I can’t wait to dive into it!
Knights in Training: Ten Principles for Raising Honorable, Courageous, and Compassionate Boys 
– Folks, can I just say, raising boys is hard? ?Especially the strong-willed one that questions EVERY. LITTLE. THING. ?I’m always open to new wisdom, and this book came highly recommended. ?It will make a great addition to my fall reading.
What are you reading this fall? ?I’d love to know!
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