Sharing the books I read in February and whether I recommend adding them to your list.
Hi hi! Are you OK? I hope you had a great weekend. We spent a lot of time removing the baseboards and moving the furniture downstairs, but I took a yoga class at the conference and we had a lovely family dinner. Today, I got a few calls and I had to sneak into work because the house was under construction.
For today’s post, I want to share the books I read in February! I finished reading four books last month, and besides Spicy, there were some finance-related ones. If you’re looking for some new options to add to your TBR (To Be Read) list, see the details below.
February Reading
Rich autofocus
I definitely recommend listening to the audio version of this, especially if you don’t mind some strong language. Vivian Tu, aka “Your Rich Best Friend,” explains basic financial principles (types of investments, budgeting, savings tips) in a fun way and is very motivating and encouraging along the way. It includes a lot of the necessary push to focus more on our investment and savings strategies; that’s one of my goals for next year, especially as pilots return to the airline industry.One of my favorite quotes is you can buy anythingbut you don’t need to buy everything. This is to make your purchase worthwhile. 9/10 recommended.
From Amazon:
When Vivian Tu started working on Wall Street right out of undergrad, all she knew was that she was making more money than she had ever seen in her life. But it wasn’t until she found her mentor on the trading floor that she began to understand what the rich know intuitively—the secrets to beating the proverbial game of finance that has long been male, pale, and archaic. .
Based on the lessons she learned about money and markets on Wall Street, Vivian now offers her best personal finance tips and tricks to readers of all ages and demographics so that anyone can get rich, no matter how young you were. Know the rules of the game or not. Vivian will be your mentor, delivering fresh, no-nonsense advice on how to think like a rich person and develop smart financial habits.throughout the page Rich autofocusVivian breaks down her best advice to help you:
Maximize your income and get more out of your 9-to-5
Learn the differences between savings accounts and where you should keep your money
Identify the tax strategies and (legal) loopholes you need to retire gracefully
Overcome investment fears and secure generational wealth
there are more!
Rich autofocus Readers will be given the tools and knowledge to not only understand the financial landscape, but also to develop their own financial strategies. With a wealthy best friend by your side, you’ll be able to start your financial journey with a wealthy mindset, make the most of your money, and grow your wealth in the years to come.
She has bad intentions
I read and enjoyed Sarah Goodman Confino’s last novel, don’t forget to write, so of course, I need to read all of her books now. (Apparently she has a new book coming out soon!) This book is just as charming, witty, and enjoyable as the last one, and has a slightly surprising ending. I don’t want it to end. 10/10
From Amazon:
After four years of marriage, Jenna was caught off guard when her husband asked for a divorce. As time passes and her life changes, she agrees to accompany her eccentric grandmother Evelyn on a road trip to the Massachusetts beach town where much of their family history was formed.
As they hit the road, Evelyn tells the story of the ill-fated teenage romance more than seventy years ago that captured her heart and changed the course of her life. She insists that returning home has nothing to do with it – no matter how much she talks about Tony, her unforgettable and forbidden first love.
Upon arrival, Jenna meets Tony’s attentive grandnephew, Joe. New friendships and the fresh ocean air give her the confidence and distance she needs to start putting the pain of her broken marriage behind her.
As secrets and truths about Evelyn’s past unfold, Jenna discovers new sides of her grandmother and herself she never knew she had, and learns that the possibility of healing can present itself at the most unexpected moments in a woman’s life.
Money Psychology
This book contains real-life examples of budgeting, investing, risk, and mindset. I love that each chapter can stand on its own so I can easily listen and learn while doing housework, going for a walk, or driving to and from school. As our income changes over time, this is another good motivator to maintain our spending habits so we can focus on larger goals. We have a huge investment target for the next few years, so it has been inspiring and motivating to listen to more finance-related material. Reading link here. 9/10
From Amazon:
Doing good with your money doesn’t necessarily depend on what you know. It’s about how you behave. Even for truly smart people, behavior is difficult to teach.
Money—investing, personal finance, and business decision-making—is often taught as a math-based field where data and formulas tell us exactly what to do. But in the real world, people don’t make financial decisions on spreadsheets. They make them at the dinner table or in the conference room, where personal history, your own unique worldview, ego, pride, marketing and the odd motivator get mixed into the mix.
exist money psychology, Award-winning author Morgan Housel shares 19 short stories that explore the strange ways people think about money and teach you how to better understand one of life’s most important subjects.
Missing you
This book came highly recommended in the Peloton reading Facebook group, so I downloaded it to my Kindle. I had no idea what it was about, started it, and then suddenly fell into a full-time spice fest. Wow! ! Don’t mind me blushing and fanning as I type this. While this is outside of my usual genre choices, I must admit that I was 100% invested in the bland plot and overly erotic details, haha. If you’re just looking for a gripping book with lots of spicy details, this is a 10/10. If that’s not your thing, it’s probably a 1/10 haha.
From Amazon:
Thirty-nine-year-old Solène Marchand, owner of an art gallery in Los Angeles, was reluctant to take her daughter Isabelle to see her favorite boy band. But since her divorce, she longs more than ever for a close relationship with Isabelle. The last thing Solena wants is to be connected to a member of the world-famous August Moon. But Hayes Campbell was smart, successful, confident, elegant, and the appeal was immediate. He was twenty years old, which made things even more complicated.
What begins as a series of clandestine trysts quickly turns into a passionate and heartfelt relationship. It’s a journey across continents, as Solena and Hayes navigate each other’s worlds: from stadium tours to international art fairs to secluded hideaways in Paris and Miami. For Solena, it was a time of self-discovery and a rediscovery of happiness and love. When Solena and Hayes’ romance becomes a sensation and both she and her daughter become the targets of rabid fans and a voracious media, Solena must confront how her romantic life affects the lives of the people she cares about most.
So, tell me, friends: What’s the best thing you’ve read lately? What are the top books of 2024 so far?
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