Bad Blood by John Carreyrou

(10/10) Fascinating book and one of the best that I’ve listened to in some time. I didn’t know much at all about Theranos and somehow I missed them in the news over the past decade. Learning about the history of the company and their terrible leadership was incredibly interesting. Highly recommend this book for anyone interested in how not to lead a company, how a startup company fails, and anyone who simply wants a great story to read.

The Century Trilogy by Ken Follett

(10/10) Ken Follett is my favorite author. He writes the best historical fiction I’ve found. After falling in love with Pillars of the Earth and the Kingsbridge Trilogy, I had to read all of the Century Trilogy. Just as good, but set in the 20th Century. A must read for any historical fiction fans.

The World As It Is by Ben Rhodes

(8/10) You never know what you got till it’s gone. These are the words I think of when recounting 2008-2016. I remember fondly the days when we had a respectable president who led with class and dignity. Now we have a loud, crass, baffoon of a man who doesn’t deserve to run a school fundraiser let alone the United States. Sad times…

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

(9/10) Not usually into self-help books, but this one is a solid and short read. The whole concept of this book is ‘Don’t sweat the small stuff, and it’s all small stuff’. Focus on what you can control in life and let things go. Simplify everything you possibly can. Some good advice in here.

Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict

(9/10) An excellent biography of one of the most fascinating people of our time. Tiger was born and bred to play golf. He achieved more than anyone ever thought possible, then lost it all, then came back to win the 2018 Tour Championship. An incredible roller coaster of a life. I’m always rooting for Tiger.

A Higher Loyalty by James Comey

(8/10) A little longer than it had to be, but an important read nonetheless. James Comey is a decent and honorable man, unlike most public officials…

Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker

(9/10) A book that argues for science, reason, and progress in a time in which people seem to be regressing from these concepts. The present is not as bad as everyone makes it out to be and it’s crucial for us to remember how far science and progress have taken us in a short period of time.

21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

(9/10) An excellent book by an excellent author. Important points throughout. Highly recommend to anyone and everyone.

The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker

(9/10) Pinker’s book is a manifesto of and tribute to human decency. Although long and extremely detailed, this book is magnificent. I highly recommend this book to anyone willing to spend the night it takes to read it. This book gives me hope for the future of humanity.

Fire and Fury by Michael Wolff

(9/10) Finally, a coherent book that explains the outlandish tale that is Trump. This book will anger you, shock you, and actually, make sense. If the current administration were portrayed in a movie or book, it would be too shocking to ever be conceived as actually possible. Kudos to Michael Wolff for adding some reasonable commentary around the Trump phenomena.