According to Tom Corley, author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals, rich people (annual income of $160,000 or more and a liquid net worth of $3.2 million-plus) read for self-improvement, education, and success.

52% of you read a book in the last year and 15% of you read between 6 and 10 books. (source: Huffington Post) Congratulations!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” 
― Dr. Seuss

Here’s is my list for the year and a short comment or review on each:

The Memoirs of Cleopatra: A Novel-by Margaret George

Loved it. Everything you think you know about Cleopatra is wrong. This gripping book is worth 3 books because it is so long—but every word is worth the time commitment.

Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less- by Greg McKeown

Loved it! Everyone should read this book. It is about priorities and how to change your thinking about time. Favorite non-fiction read for 2016.

The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level-by Gay Hendricks, PhD

Loved it. Quick read, chalk full of good personal development gold.

Million Dollar Consulting: The Professional’s Guide to Growing a Practice, Fifth Edition-by Alan Weiss

Loved it. Read it in the 90’s and read it again this year. Priceless advice for anyone out there selling their services to businesses.

Workplace Poker: Are You Playing the Game, or Just Getting Played? –by Dan Rust

Loved it! A handbook for anyone feeling unappreciated or misunderstood in their career. Fab read!

Yes Please- by Amy Poeller

Loved it. She’s a great writer and a real talent. I loved her perspective on things funny and not.

Palisades Park— by Alan Brennert

Loved it. Take a trip to the 1930’s in this compelling, wonderful novel.

Money and the Law of Attraction: Learning to Attract Wealth, Health, and Happiness– by Esther Hicks and Jerry Hicks:

Loved it. Warning it is a “new age” book so if you don’t like that kind of thing you won’t like this…..but I loved it and developed some good, new habits as a result of it.

Our Name Wasn’t Written: A Malta Memoir–by Caroline Vernon

Loved it. I read this only because it was based on WWII during the time my own parents would have been in their late teens. Also, I had to order it from Australia because it is out of print.

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance-by Angela Duckworth

Just okay. Brilliant research, however I just could not get through it or stay with it.

Brag!: The Art of Tooting Your Own Horn without Blowing It by Peggy Klaus

Liked it. Ideal if you have trouble talking about yourself.

Just Roll With It! 7 Battle Tested Truths for Building a Resilient Life– by Sarah Plummer Taylor

Loved it. I met this former US Marine at an event and then read the jaw-dropping experiences this young, lovely woman has endured. If anyone can teach us resilience—she can.