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Books I Read in September 2022

I wrapped up several books in September of 2022 because I focused my time better than I had in many months. Beginning my doctoral work at the end of August necessitated that focus.

I also ramped up my audiobook listening this month, taking advantage of my 30-minute commute and a couple of road trips. September was a busy month. Heading into the last three months of the year, my reading stats will drop due to coursework and coaching our high school esports team.

We’ll see how it goes in October. For now, here’s what I read or finished reading in September 2022.

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Blade Itself (08) by Abercrombie, Joe [Paperback (2007)]
Blade Itself (08) by Abercrombie, Joe [Paperback (2007)]
  • Abercrombie (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 03/10/2025 (Publication Date) – Pyr, Paperback(2007) (Publisher)
$30.27
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How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
How to Read a Book: The Classic Guide to Intelligent Reading
  • Simon & Schuster
  • Condition : Good
  • Easy to read text
  • Adler, Mortimer J. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
$12.10 Amazon Prime
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Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide
Writing the Winning Thesis or Dissertation: A Step-by-Step Guide
  • Joyner, Randy L. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 344 Pages – 07/13/2018 (Publication Date) – Corwin (Publisher)
$40.35 Amazon Prime
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The Name of the Wind: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
The Name of the Wind: 10th Anniversary Deluxe Edition
  • Hardcover Book
  • Rothfuss, Patrick (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 752 Pages – 10/03/2017 (Publication Date) – DAW (Publisher)
$20.87 Amazon Prime
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Best of Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth: Illustrated Classic
Best of Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth: Illustrated Classic
  • Verne, Jules (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 236 Pages – 10/15/2020 (Publication Date) – SeaWolf Press (Publisher)
$8.46
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Meditations (Modern Library)
Meditations (Modern Library)
  • Hardcover Book
  • Aurelius, Marcus (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 272 Pages – 05/14/2002 (Publication Date) – Modern Library (Publisher)
$19.23 Amazon Prime
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Discipline is Destiny
Discipline is Destiny
  • Hardcover Book
  • Ryan Holiday (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 304 Pages – 09/06/2022 (Publication Date) – Profile Books (Publisher)
$27.10
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Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making
Teaching for Deeper Learning: Tools to Engage Students in Meaning Making
  • McTighe, Jay (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 130 Pages – 01/22/2020 (Publication Date) – ASCD (Publisher)
$19.98
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The Original
The Original
  • Audible Audiobook
  • Brandon Sanderson (Author) – Julia Whelan (Narrator)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 09/14/2020 (Publication Date) – Recorded Books (Publisher)
$8.27
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Leadership: Theory and Practice
Leadership: Theory and Practice
  • Northouse, Peter G. (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 600 Pages – 02/08/2021 (Publication Date) – SAGE Publications, Inc (Publisher)
$99.00
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I’ll share my thoughts on a few of these books in the coming weeks. If you haven’t subscribed to my newsletter yet, I hope you do so I can share these thoughts with you!

Books I Read in August 2022

My reading over the summer took a bit of a dip over the first part of this year. My goal this year is to read 75 books, down from 100 last year.

I set that goal knowing that I would begin my doctoral work this fall and would likely have less time to read non-school-related books.

But I seem to be ramping back up heading into September. As I write this, I’m 13 books behind for the year, so the pressure is on!

Books I finished reading in August 2022:

How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking
How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking
  • Amazon Kindle Edition
  • Ahrens, Sönke (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 190 Pages – 03/08/2022 (Publication Date)
$9.99
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[Leviathan Wakes] [By: Corey, James S. a.] [May, 2012]
[Leviathan Wakes] [By: Corey, James S. a.] [May, 2012]
  • James S.A. Corey (Author)
  • English (Publication Language)
  • 05/01/2012 (Publication Date) – Orbit (Publisher)
$22.15 Amazon Prime
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Books I Read in May 2022

I’m consistently working to keep my reading on track this year. I have a book with me wherever I go (physical & ebook) and carve out a little time each day.

Some days more than others 😉

Here are the books I read/finished reading during May 2022:

Assorted Links for Friday, 20 May 2022

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  1. R.I.P. Vangelis: The Composer Who Created the Future Noir Soundtrack for Blade Runner Dies at 79
  2. David Letterman hosted the Late Show for the last time seven years ago today
  3. Panic Over SEL Is Unfounded. Here’s Why.
  4. Reducing Stress Through Tech – Podcast
  5. The Summer Reads Edition from Why is this Interesting?
  6. 13 Strategies That Will Make You A Better Reader (And Person)
  7. 13 Websites That Provide Lots of Digital Books for Summer Reading

And now, your weekly wind down…

I Have a Book Problem and I’m Not Afraid to Admit It

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OK, this is a total brain dump post as I just need to get some thoughts down. My mind is racing with ideas and I just need to write. But I’m going to share this with you because… reasons…

I love reading. However, I’ve not always been the most dedicated reader. Far too often I have relied on moving pictures in one form or another to keep me entertained and/or intellectually engaged. I love movies and tv shows. I love documentaries.

But I really love the worlds I can transport to within the pages of a book. Fiction, non-fiction, I don’t care.

As I said, I haven’t always been the best reader. It was far easier to just sit on my computer, watch the TV, or stare at my smartphone.

Then, about two years ago, I committed to reading more. I felt that I had missed so many opportunities to read great books that I couldn’t waste any more time. After all, I’m 45 as I’m writing this and, statistically, I’m about halfway done with my time on this pale blue dot.

So I started reading more. Consequently, I started buying more books.

Like, a ton of books. Seriously. I just had six show up at my house today.

And not just little books. Big books. BIG f’n books.

Here’s the list that showed up today (all Amazon links):

Last month, I ordered ten physical books (most in the fantasy genre) and 10-12 ebooks (I have a Kindle Unlimited account, too).

Yes, I have a problem. I’m trying to play catch up for years of not really reading books. And I’ll never reach my goal.

My Goodreads “to be read” list is almost 1,500 books long. And growing.

Why do I have a problem? Because I have become insatiably curious and full of fanciful dreams. I didn’t explore my passions for too long because I was concerned about what other people thought about me.

I’ll write that off as having spent my time in a fundamentalist, controlling, right-wing, bible-thumping church from the ages of 11 to 25. Oh, well.

Now, I’m running after learning about the things that excite me. And enjoying the things I love.

So I have a book problem. Do you?