Our Favorite Books of 2019
I’ll preface this post by stating that Debbie and I are listing books that we read IN 2019, not necessarily books that were released in 2019 (although, some of them were). We’ve got quite a few, so we’ll break this thread into 3 or more separate posts. Here’s the first installment!
Please comment below and share some of YOUR favorite reads from the past year.
Debbie says:
“These are simple, sweet and accessible content bites – each with a powerful message. I like to close my eyes and open to any page to see what the universe offers as my daily sustenance.
Beautifully written and wonderful to use for a daily mindfulness practice. Thanks, Joseph Lauricella!
Kellie Lin says:
“Jonathan Green is a great author for DIY and entrepreneur types. I like his ability to find simple tools to do tasks that might otherwise overwhelm and stall a DIY business owner. He has good ideas on both creativity and execution. Follow his steps and you can use Amazon as a tool to put out print-on-demand content for your audience. This book also has good tools for those looking to do more freelance writing.”
Debbie says:
“This is a series of the author’s stories and anecdotes relating to creativity. I took away lessons on finding a personal muse and the importance of exploring time alone to experience greater artistry and innovation. Maneuver through the self-doubt that clogs up the creative pipes. Steven Pressfield hints that we’re held back more by fear of greatness than fear of failure.”
Kellie Lin says:
“Both Debbie and I love Heather Askinosie’s and Timmi Jandro’s take on crystals, especially the beautiful rituals they describe (and photograph) in great detail.
Colorful pictures, heart-warming (and sometimes astonishing) stories, and a ton of practical tools make this an excellent addition to the library of any crystal-lovin’ being.”
Debbie says:
“This book was written by the great Suzanne Jones, Founder of the Timbo Collective.
It’s warm, relatable, and, as you might expect, hopeful, with unique techniques for understanding how to move forward and heal after trauma of all kinds.
Fantastic narrative with even better tools!”
Kellie Lin says:
“I nabbed this book at the Milwaukee Airport, and prior to reading it, knew very little about Questlove (founder of The Roots band and multi-talented creator). I like that this guy does a little bit of everything, and is not afraid to cross and combine industries of all kinds. The book has some good exercises, but I enjoyed his stories most. Seeing the inside of a creative brain is always a treat. Reading about a man with success in so many different fields is a great way to learn how to extract and apply creativity in all aspects of life.”
Debbie says:
“Kellie gifted me this book for Christmas and I’m truly enjoying it, (in part because it takes place in 1970’s Kauai and I love reading non-fiction about the island where I now live). It’s not an easy book, but it’s certainly an inspiring one. This is a memoir of growing up wild (read: homeless) in paradise. Challenging, breathtaking and wonderful. I’ll remember this story for a long time to come.”
Kellie Lin says:
“I read this book and several by Denise Duffield Thomas around the same time. Denise coaches manifestation, and Dave Ramsey coaches black and white action steps. BOTH were helpful for what I was trying to achieve in a short period of time (eradication of all debt in preparation for buying a new house). Dave’s steps are more concrete than Denise’s (although I enjoyed her work too) and the order in which the steps are prescribed is helpful too. He’s a tough-love kinda guy, but I found him charming and his advice was spot on.”
Debbie says:
“Common people doing the uncommon – the subtitle of this book sold me, and the content does not disappoint. Dr. Joe Dispenza combines quantum physics, practical techniques (meditation, gratitude practice, bodywork) and more into an accessible path of healing and life organization that is a joy to read and experience.
Believe the hype – check this one out!”
Kellie Lin says:
“This is an older book, but the characters are so rich and strange and familiar and loving and wonderful and cruel – all of that. I mourned when I finished it because I missed them.
The first several chapters were slow, but then I became engrossed and fell in love with the landscape and the main character’s equal parts altruism and criminal nature.
Gregory David Roberts wrote this novel based on partially true events that occurred during his time in India, which adds to the appeal for me. I’ll read it again in a few years. I finished it and immediately mailed a copy to my mom.”
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