Book notes | Derek Sivers

Derek Sivers keeps a live list of books he has read, sorted by his top recommendations first. The page is meant to be revisited as he keeps adding new reads, and it points readers to his FAQ, notes, and contact page for more context.

Reading notes

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• The list can be sorted by title, newest, or best.
• Each entry gives the title, author, date read, and how strongly he recommends it.
• He encourages readers to use the ISBN to find the book through a local library or elsewhere.
• The page is continually updated as he reads more.
• Many entries link to his detailed notes for that book.
• Some entries include short judgments about what the book does well or where it falls short.
• He often says whether a book should be read in full, skimmed, or skipped.