Self-Help and History were the two book categories from my October best books on Amazon list. These books included The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness, Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America, and The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less.
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness was my favorite book of the three. Naval is one of my favorite people to follow. So, this book was one that I expected to be great and it delivered. In addition to these books, you can find all of the books I’ve reviewed here.
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3 Best Books on Amazon
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: A Guide to Wealth and Happiness focuses on two things. One, building wealth. Two, being happy. Through Naval’s interviews, this book shares how to use principles to learn skills that build wealth and create long-term happiness. This is one of the best books I’ve read this year and can’t wait to reread!
Recommend: Yes
Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America
The Killing series is one of my favorite series to read. Killing Crazy Horse: The Merciless Indian Wars in America is a story about the development of the American West and the historic battles between Native Americans and settlers. You also learn about how the policies of Presidents James Monroe and Martin Van Buren would end in the destruction of the Native American tribe’s homeland. While I typically love these books, I thought the plot was light and the characters lacked depth.
Recommend: No
The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less
Use 20% of your efforts to achieve 80% of results in business and life. 20% of your customers account for 80 of your revenue. The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less is your guide to achieving more with less effort, time, and resources by focusing on the core things you need to get done. This is the book I needed right now. With a similar daily routine due to our current environment, it’s nice to have a fresh perspective on why to focus on the most important 20% of what needs to get completed.
Recommend: Yes
Other Ideas for the Best Books on Amazon
History
Fordlandia: The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford’s Forgotten Jungle City
Lords of Finance: The Bankers Who Broke the World
Brothers at Arms: American Independence and the Men of France and Spain Who Saved It
The Gulf: The Making of An American Sea
Biography
Galileo’s Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer
AMERICAN LION: Andrew Jackson in the White House
Louis Armstrong, Master of Modernism
General Nonfiction
How Markets Fail: The Logic of Economic Calamities
The Dead Hand: The Untold Story of the Cold War Arms Race and Its Dangerous Legacy
The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains
The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
How to Stop Worrying and Start Living
Conclusion on the Best Books on Amazon
Reading is a skill that I’ve continued to work on by focusing on books that pique my interest at the time. Hopefully, my best books on Amazon list include books you’ll find interesting and enjoy too.
What about you? Which books on Amazon did you read last month? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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