As a self styled Roman history buff, I should have loved Robert Harris’ Conspirata. It tells the story … Continue reading “Conspirata was disappointing”

It’s rare for nonfiction books to read like thrillers, but Gregory Zuckerman manages the feat in The Greatest … Continue reading “The Greatest Trade ever is a thrilling read!”

Open is not only the best sports autobiography I ever read, it’s one of the best biographies I … Continue reading “Open is a must read!”

I have a confession to make: I love chick lit and chick flicks! I suppose that beneath the … Continue reading “Don’t read Nanny Returns”

After I read a collection of Tim Hartford’s Financial Times articles in Dear Undercover Economist, it was only … Continue reading “What the Dog Saw is thought provoking”

I was already a fan of Tim Hartford’s previous books The Undercover Economist and The Logic of Life. … Continue reading “I loved Dear Undercover Economist”

Readers familiar with my book reviews already know of my keen appreciation for books relating to behavioral economics … Continue reading “SuperFreakonomics is a fantastic read!”

Over 10 years ago, Bryan Ellis, one of my best friends, McKinsey alum, multi-sport enthusiast and executive extraordinaire, … Continue reading “Into Thin Air is a thrilling read”

It’s hard to believe anyone could weave together a history of all the scientific fields – cosmology, astronomy, … Continue reading “A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson is a must read!”

I truly loved Malcolm Gladwell’s latest book on exceptional people. He argues that the largest reason those people … Continue reading “Outliers is fantastic!”

Andy Kessler‘s book is a fascinating and witty retelling of the story of technology of capital markets. It … Continue reading “How We Got Here is a must read for everyone with an interest in technology”

Perez-Reverte came highly recommended as an author of well written intelligent thrillers. I also loved the movie The … Continue reading “Perez-Reverte’s books are disappointing”

Dan Ariely shares with his readers the results of dozens of experiments where he tested people’s decision making … Continue reading “Predictably Irrational is fascinating”

When a friend of mine gave me this book saying I would love it, I was a bit … Continue reading “Bardot, Deneuve, Fonda by Roger Vadim is surprisingly entertaining”

I expected a book in the line of Freakonomics or The Undercover Economist and the first chapter brilliantly … Continue reading “Discover Your Inner Economist is disappointing”