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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Why would I want book recommendations from someone who doesn’t like to read?  That’s like getting restaurant recommendations from someone who doesn’t eat out.  How about focus on the actual work related aspects of your job?[/quote]

Lol.  I feel this way too.  I used to be a voracious reader.  I joined a work book club (only women cared to participate).  It was mainly an excuse to have lunches and a Christmas party outside work.

The women did not want to read business-related books.  I read many of the selections and discussed them with the few others who read them.

I only want to read books that somebody actually read and personally recommended. Our F500 company pays for a service that provides 15 minute audio summaries of business best sellers.  I have never bothered.  I can read what somebody takes 15 minutes to say in a one-page book review.

Sooo...not to be completely negative...

There is an HR blogger named Hebba Youssef who is an engaging free newsletter writer.

https://hateithere.co/

She usually has a section at the bottom if her weekly e-mail that covers music, movies, and books that she is currently loving.  Try reading her newsletter to see how she pulls this off.

I haven't followed any of her recommendations but we share some interests, and I think it humanizes her.[/quote]

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