From Carrie to Comedy: Our Reading Journey

Show Intro:

In this episode of "Who's Got Time to Read?", Adam and Jeff dive into their latest reads, discuss their favorite books, and share their methods for tracking and organizing their reading lists. This episode is brought to you by Ripples Media and Edgewise Media.

Read Last Month:

• Stephen King's "Carrie": Jeff shares his experience revisiting Stephen King's first published book on its 50th anniversary. He marvels at the writing style and the impact it had on him.
• Michelle Obama's "Becoming": Adam talks about his experience listening to Michelle Obama's memoir and how it compares to her more recent book.
• Martin Short's "I Must Say": Jeff discusses the heartfelt and humorous autobiography of Martin Short, emphasizing its appeal for fans of comedian biographies.
• Anthony Bourdain's "Kitchen Confidential": Adam reflects on this classic book's storytelling and insights into the restaurant industry, as well as its bittersweet elements.

Currently Reading:

• "Harasshole" by Lisa Bowman: Jeff is engrossed in this book about Lisa's experiences at the global chapter of United Way.
• "Come As You Are" by Emily Nagoski: Adam explores this book on sex and relationships, finding its content both enlightening and unexpected.
• "The 1619 Project": Jeff takes a deeper look at the impact of American chattel slavery, appreciating the book's format and historical significance.
• "King: A Life" by Jonathan Eig: Jeff enjoys this extensive biography on Martin Luther King Jr., reading it leisurely on weekends.
• "The Expectation Effect" by David Robson: Adam discusses this book on how expectations influence outcomes, highlighting intriguing studies and practical applications.

Other Stuff:

• Reading Methods and Tracking: Both hosts use Notion to track their reading, categorize books, and rate them. They share insights on their evolving criteria for abandoning books and the benefits of their chosen system.
• Preferred Reading Devices: The hosts praise the Kindle Scribe, emphasizing its large screen, note-taking capabilities, and overall impact on their reading experience.
• Listening Time on Audible: Adam and Jeff compare their total listening times on Audible, revealing interesting stats and discussing additional platforms they use for audiobooks.

Connect with Us:

• Jeff Hilimire: Visit JeffHilimire.com or find him on LinkedIn.
• Adam Walker: Visit AdamJWalker.com for links to all his platforms and content.

Tune in next time for more book discussions and reading tips!