The List of 21 Books I Read in 2020
The List of 21 Books I Read in 2020
According to my Goodreads account, I read 21 books in 2020. I love all books of all genres so the list below is very random but I wanted to share the books I read with you.
Here is a list of the books I read in order starting in January of 2020 -- with a quick little burst of my opinion on each one.
1. The 10x Rule: The Only Difference Between Success and Failure by Grant Cardone
I love Grant Cardone’s books. I’ve read and listened to this one a bunch of times. He’s a no-nonsense guy that will motivate you to put your excuses aside and work harder than ever before.
2. Sell or Be Sold: How to Get Your Way in Business and in Life by Grant Cardone
I was clearly on a Grant Cardone kick in January, okay?
3. Think and Grow Rich by Napolean Hill
This one is a classic. Although it was written years ago, the lessons taught in it are still very relevant today. Please do yourself a favor and read this book.
4. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey
Well worth the read. It’s another motivational book that should be on everyone’s to-read list.
5. The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money, And Stand out From The Crowd by Allan Dib
I listened to this book on Audible. It was very short but informational. I felt the need to stop and take notes a ton of times. Rather than that though, I will buy the book so I can highlight and take notes in it.
6. All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque
This book puts war into perspective. It can sound exciting and patriotic to go to war for your country but once you’re in the trenches, you may have feelings of regret.
7. Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado
This was my favorite book this year. I love all things Max Lucado but this one was extra relevant. Lucado is a pastor and Christian author. In this book, he goes into feelings of anxiety and he explains everything with Bible verses and stories.
8. Pont Neuf by Max Byrd
This was an Audible Original. It’s about a woman reporter who wound up in France during World War II. I don’t really remember it too much and many people on Goodreads gave it only 2 stars.
9. Escape from Disaster by Peter Lerangis
I read this book in one day! It had been on my bookshelf for years and I had one lazy Saturday where I read the whole thing. I really enjoyed this book. It’s based on a true story where a boat got frozen in the ice and the crew on board had to try to survive.
10. Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
I really enjoyed this book. The entire thing is written around finding a picture of two kids sitting on their front porch holding a “for sale” sign. It flips back and forth between two different characters’ perspectives.
11. Beartown by Fredrick Backman
I want Fredrick Backman to be a great author but he’s just not. A Man Called Ove was great and My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry was okay but Beartown was awful. I tried so hard to get through it but eventually quit. I’m on the waitlist for Anxious People and really hope it gets the bad taste out of my mouth.
12. Beyond the Pill: A 30-Day Program to Balance Your Hormones, Reclaim Your Body, and Reverse the Dangerous Side Effects of the Birth Control Pill by Dr. Jolene Brighten
I have been following Dr. Jolene Brighten on Instagram for a long time and decided to give her book a try when I got off of birth control. There is a lot of great information about natural supplements to try that will help with your hormones and make sure your body gets back on track.
13. White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism by Robin DiAngelo
I read this book because everyone kept bringing it up. I wound up with a lot more questions than answers by the time I was done with it.
14. A Cup Of Comfort For Christians: Inspirational Stories of Faith by Margaret Bell
I think I got this book from my grandma. It was full of heartwarming stories that were great to read before bed.
15. Start From Zero: Build Your Own Business. Experience True Freedom by Dane Maxwell
I gave this book 5 stars on Goodreads but I honestly don’t remember a thing from it. It must not have been as impactful as I thought it was back when I read it in July.
16. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
I took a while before reading this book because the title didn’t intrigue me. Once I started reading though, I was hooked! It’s about a girl living in Nazi Germany and finds solace in the books she steals. I definitely recommend this one if you like World War II fiction stories.
17. The Call of the Wild and White Fang by Jack London
I found this 2 for 1 deal at a bookstore in Lake Placid and was very excited about it. I have been enjoying going back and reading old books I haven’t read since I was a kid lately. It’s fun to remember little details about the books and why I loved them so much.
18. The Copywriter's Handbook: A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing Copy That Sells by Robert W. Bly
Of course, I had to read at least one copywriting specific book, didn’t I? I have a long list of other copywriting books to go through but I also plan to reread this one. It’s going to be a busy year of reading for me!
19. Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat: The BRRRR Rental Property Investment Strategy Made Simple by David Greene
I listened to this book and quit partway through. I did not agree with most of what the author was saying. He was very demeaning towards contractors for one thing and coming from a family of contractors I was offended by the way he approached talking to them.
20. Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly
This book had me hooked! I’ve been on a space kick lately and learning about Kelly’s journey to a year in space and all of the quirks of the International Space Station was so interesting to me.
21. Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance
This was the last book I read in 2020. It was incredibly good and informational. After reading it I watched the movie on Netflix. I think the movie was a good depiction of the book. I recommend both!
So there you have it! That’s my quick recap of the 21 books I read in 2020. In this present moment, I’m listening to Chaos: Charles Manson, the CIA, and the Secret History of the Sixties by Tom O’Neill and I’m rereading A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer -- remember this one?
I love the Goodreads app because you can keep track of the books you have read and put books on a “want to read" shelf. If you want to connect, here is a link to my profile.
The Daily Question has been in full swing since January 1st! You can get one question texted to you daily that will help you grow in your life and business. Subscribe here and start receiving a text that day!