Book Ratings

163 books in 8 years, averaging 20.38 books per year

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On Writing Well
9/10
Everything is Tuberculosis
7/10
Wavewalker
9/10
Greatest Beer Run Ever
6/10
Paul Allen: Idea Man
9/10
Spell or High Water
8/10
There's Always This Year
5/10
The World Walk
9/10
7 years 28,000 miles on foot with his dog Savannah
Never Enough
7/10
How Andrew became a billionaire technically, and his working life story
Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage
8/10
A polar expedition becomes trapped in Antarctic ice. The crew fight to survive against brutal conditions.
There's Always Next Year
8/10
Using basketball as a lens, this meditates on hope, race, and resilience in Ohio. It blends fandom essays with life reflections.
Crypto Confidential
8/10
An insider's tale of crypto highs and lows in 2021–2022, winning/losing millions. It warns of hype, scams, and blockchain risks.
Lead With The Heart
7/10
Lessons on leadership, teamwork, and character from a longtime coach. Guides how to lead by example and inspire others.
Sam Walton: Made In America
7/10
Retail memoir of building Walmart. Shares lessons on entrepreneurship and leadership.
I'm Glad My Mom Died
7/10
A memoir about growing up with a controlling mother. It explores grief, fame, and reclaiming identity.
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing
6/10
A candid memoir about addiction, friendship, and fame. It explores personal struggles and relationships.
The Creative Act
7/10
A guide to making and appreciating creative work. It explores habits and mindset for creativity.
Heaven is a Playground
8/10
A reporter follows young streetball players and coaches. It shows basketball, community life, and struggle.
Lucky Me
9/10
Which 'Lucky Me' do you mean? Tell me the author or year.
Dennis Rodman: Dead By Now
7/10
This memoir reflects on Dennis Rodman's wild post-NBA life, struggles with alcohol, failed marriages, and eccentric antics. It chronicles his chaotic journey and hopes for redemption amid fame's fallout.
The Manger's Path
5/10
A guide to growing from engineer to tech leader. Explains roles, skills, and challenges in engineering management.
Long Way Gone
6/10
A boy is forced into war and struggles to survive. He tries to find safety and rebuild his life.
Blowing the Bloody Doors Off
6/10
Veteran actor shares stories and simple life lessons from his career. Practical advice on work, fame, and living well.
Call Me Ted
8/10
A memoir by media mogul Ted Turner. He shares his life, businesses and adventures.
We Were The Lucky Ones
8/10
A Jewish family fights to survive during World War II. They endure separation, danger, and hope across borders.
Born a Crime
8/10
A memoir of growing up mixed-race under apartheid in South Africa. He shares funny and honest stories about family and survival.
How to Get Rich
6/10
Blunt, practical advice on building personal wealth. Draws on the author's business and entrepreneurial experience.
West By West
7/10
Jerry West's memoir covers his life from trauma to NBA stardom and success. It candidly discusses depression and achievements.
The Pathless Path
7/10
A guide to crafting a nontraditional work and life. It explores choices beyond typical career paths.
Dirt Rich
1/10
There are several books titled 'Dirt Rich'. Which author or publication year do you mean?
The Forgotten Highlander
7/10
A WWII memoir of a Scottish soldier imprisoned by the Japanese in Asia. He recalls capture, brutal forced labour, and the daily fight to endure.
The Anthropocene Reviewed
9/10
An essay collection rating human things in the Anthropocene. Personal essays blend science, culture, and memoir.
A Pirate Looks at Fifty
8/10
Memoir of travel, music, and life at fifty. Buffett shares reflections and adventures.
Three Ring Circus
6/10
This chronicles the 1996–2004 Lakers dynasty with Kobe, Shaq, and Phil Jackson. It highlights championships amid conflicts.
American Kingpin
9/10
True story of Ross Ulbricht, who built the Silk Road, an online black market. It follows tech, crime, and the FBI's hunt.
When Breath Becomes Air
9/10
A neurosurgeon is diagnosed with a terminal illness and reflects on life. He questions meaning, mortality, and what makes life worth living.
The Boron Letters
7/10
A father teaches his son copywriting, marketing, and life lessons through letters. Practical, direct advice for persuasion and business.
Will
8/10
Will Smith shares stories from his life and career. He reflects on fame, family, and choices.
Man's Search For Meaning
5/10
A psychologist reflects on finding purpose under extreme suffering. He explores how meaning helps people endure hardship.
The Second Mountain
5/10
A guide to finding deeper meaning through commitment to others. It urges shifting from self-interest to service and community.
The River Of Doubt
7/10
A former president leads a dangerous, uncharted Amazon river expedition. The book describes the group's struggle against nature and extreme hardship.
Emerald Mile
8/10
A nonfiction tale of a record river run through the Grand Canyon during a massive dam release. It mixes adventure, history, and science.
Barbarian Days
8/10
A memoir of a life devoted to surfing. It follows his travels, friendships, and obsession with waves.
Wilt
7/10
A comic novel about Henry Wilt, a timid lecturer facing domestic turmoil and absurd situations. It follows his attempts to cope with escalating farce.
Sapiens
7/10
A short history of humanity from ancient foragers to modern societies. Looks at how biology, culture, and ideas shaped humans.
The Art Of Learning
3/10
A guide to mastering skills through practice and mindset. Focuses on learning processes and performance under pressure.
Future Proofing You
3/10
This book teaches building a growth mindset for opportunities and independence. It shares steps to wealth via entrepreneurship.
Homeland Elegies
10/10
A man explores identity, family, and belonging in America. He mixes memoir and fiction to question politics and culture.
Becoming a Better Grownup
4/10
I don’t have enough info — can you tell me the author or year so I give the correct author and a short 2-sentence summary?
Storyworthy
10/10
A guide to finding and telling true personal stories. Teaches techniques to shape and deliver stories that connect.
Calypso
8/10
A collection of humorous and poignant essays about family, aging, and mortality. Sedaris mixes sharp wit with reflective moments.
On Writing
9/10
A memoir about being a writer. Practical advice on craft and technique.
Book of Basketball
10/10
A fan's deep history and analysis of the NBA and its players. Mixes stats, rankings, and personal takes on basketball culture.
Desert Solitare
6/10
Meditations on life and solitude in the desert. Reflections on nature, conservation, and human impact.
Funny In Farsi
10/10
A memoir about an Iranian girl's family adjusting to life in America. It uses humor to show culture clash and belonging.
Bringing Down The House
9/10
A group of MIT students use math to beat casinos. The book follows their risky, high-stakes scheme.
Cartoon History of the United States
10/10
A humorous illustrated overview of U.S. history. Presents key events and people in a comic, easy-to-understand style.
The Boys In The Boat
10/10
A college rowing team fights to become champions in the 1930s. It portrays teamwork, grit, and the pursuit of a dream.
Undercover and Alone
9/10
ATF agent William Queen went undercover as "Billy St. John" to infiltrate the violent Mongols motorcycle gang. This gripping memoir details the dangers, isolation, and personal toll of his 28-month operation.
Talking With Strangers
6/10
Examines why people misjudge strangers. Shows consequences of those errors.
Green Lights
8/10
A memoir of life lessons and personal stories. It shares insights on finding purpose and embracing moments.
Educated
10/10
A woman raised in an isolated, survivalist family seeks education. She challenges beliefs to find her own identity.
Astronauts Guide To Life On Earth
7/10
Lessons from space help you live better on Earth. Practical advice on preparation, teamwork, and facing fears.
Kitchen Confidential
6/10
A chef's raw look inside professional kitchens. Explores the chaos, craft, and culture of restaurant life.
'Tis
10/10
An immigrant memoir about leaving Ireland and starting life in America. It follows his struggles with work, education, and finding a place in a new country.
Angela's Ashes
10/10
A memoir of growing up poor in Limerick, Ireland. It follows a boy's struggle with family, faith, and survival.
A Monk Swimming
7/10
An Irishman's journey from childhood in Ireland to a new life in America. He recalls family, hardship, and survival.
Teacherman
10/10
A memoir of an Irish-American teacher in New York City. Frank's third book after Angela's Ashes and 'Tis.
Shoe Dog
10/10
A memoir about starting and growing Nike. It describes risks, setbacks, and perseverance.
Ride of a Lifetime
8/10
Robert Iger shares leadership lessons and business decisions as Disney CEO. He explains how vision, risk and culture shaped his approach.
Pursuit of Happyness
7/10
A single father struggles to overcome homelessness while pursuing a better future. He fights to build a career and provide for his son.
Rich Dad; Poor Dad
7/10
Compares two men's attitudes toward money and work. Introduces simple lessons about assets, liabilities, and financial thinking.
Travels With Charley
7/10
A writer journeys across America with his poodle, observing people and places. He reflects on the nation's character and changes.
Townie
9/10
A memoir of growing up rough in a small New England town. He uses fighting and writing to survive and find purpose.
Hillbilly Elegy
8/10
A memoir about growing up poor in Appalachia. It explores family, culture, and striving for a better life.
Glass Castle
9/10
A memoir about a girl raised in a chaotic, nomadic family. She learns to survive and seek stability.