A&B July Recap 2020

A&B July 2020 Recap

August 02, 2020

Hi everyone, here is your monthly Alex & Books recap:

Best Books:

Here are my two favorite books from last month:

  • The Mamba Mentality: How I Play by Kobe Bryant

    • Written by the late, great basketball player, this book gives you a chance to peek inside the mind of Kobe Bryant, how he studied the game, and the sacrifices he made to achieve greatness. If you're a basketball fan or want to learn what it takes to make it to the top, this book is a must.

    • PS: Read about how Kobe read the referee's handbook to become a better player.

  • The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs

    • If you enjoy the reading tips I've shared on social media or in my book, you'll likely be a fan of this book. Alan Jacobs, a professor of English, shares lots of insights and wisdom on how to be a better reader and make it a delightful activity.

    Highlight of the Month:

    About two weeks ago I launched my book podcast

    , and it's already passed 2,500 downloads!

    If you want to meet amazing authors, discover brilliant books, and learn valuable lessons along the way, this podcast is for you.

    I've had 5 authors on so far, listen to the epsiodes here:

    Personal Updates:

    • I'm currently updating my book The Reader's Journey. I plan on releasing the print version of it on Amazon in a month or two.

    • My podcast is has gotten 70 5-star reviews on Apple podcast!

    Quote of the Month:

    Tweet of the Month:

    There are 3 types of books:1) Books you can’t put down2) Books you put down because you got bored3) Books you *have* to put down because they blow your mind and make you stop to thinkWhat books are in the third category for you?(source)

    Thank you for your support everyone, read on!-Alex W.

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