“The best book I have ever read about financial freedom.” – 6/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: rat races, investments, real estate, assets, the school system, two dads and wonderful advice.

In Rich Dad Poor Dad, the #1 Personal Finance book of all time, Robert Kiyosaki shares the story of his two dad: his real father, whom he calls his ‘poor dad,’ and the father of his best friend, the man who became his mentor and his ‘rich dad.’ One man was well educated and an employee all his life, the other’s education was “street smarts” over traditional classroom education and he took the path of entrepreneurship…a road that led him to become one of the wealthiest men in Hawaii. Robert’s poor dad struggled financially all his life, and these two dads—these very different points of view of money, investing, and employment—shaped Robert’s thinking about money.

Robert has challenged and changed the way tens of millions of people, around the world, think about money and investing and he has become a global advocate for financial education and the path to financial freedom. Rich Dad Poor Dad (and the Rich Dad series it spawned) has sold over 36 million copies in English and translated editions around the world.

Rich Dad Poor Dad will…
• explode the myth that you need to earn a high income to become rich
• challenge the belief that your house is an asset
• show parents why they can’t rely on the school system to teach their kids
about money
• define, once and for all, an asset and a liability
• explain the difference between good debt and bad debt
• teach you to see the world of money from different perspectives
• discuss the shift in mindset that can put you on the road to financial freedom

This is without a doubt the best book I have ever read about financial freedom.

I read this book about a month ago and my life has changed since then. I know I’m writing this review a little late, but I think the timing is perfect because now I can share with you what has changed since I finished the book. 

This book had a huge impact on my life and I will forever be grateful to Mr. Robert for sharing his knowledge with this book. My perspective on money issues has forever changed and I’m now on the right path to achieve financial freedom. There were so many things said in this book that made me reflect on my life and my own beliefs about money. To create a different reality, we need to think differently and get out of our comfort zone. And that’s exactly what I have been doing this last month! My reality already changed drastically and I’m even more motivated to keep going.

I don’t know what else to say other than: you need this book in your life. No matter how much money you have (or don’t have), this is definitely worth picking up. There’s no way you’ll stay indifferent to your financial situation after reading this book.

“Everyone procrastinates. The difference between high performers and low performers is largely determined by what they choose to procrastinate on.” – 3/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: tasks, success, simple methods, time blocks and… big frogs.

The legendary Eat That Frog! (more than 450,000 copies sold and translated into 23 languages) provides the 21 most effective methods for conquering procrastination and accomplishing more. This new edition is revised and updated throughout, and includes brand new information on how to keep technology from dominating our time.

Even though I’m better at it now, I still have a natural tendency to procrastinate. It’s something I have been working on these last few years, and sometimes it can be a struggle. I’ve heard about this book a few years ago and I decided to pick it up recently to see if I could take something – anything – from it.

To be honest, this book is tricky to rate. I personally didn’t love it or hate it, but I still believe you can find useful tips to use in your daily life.

Even though I understand some of the points made by the author, I still don’t fully agree with everything said in the book. For example, one of the biggest arguments is that you should eat your “biggest frogs” as soon as you can, first thing in the morning. I agree this is a great practice and I understand the positive impact this sort of behavior has if it becomes a habit. However, this is a one-size-fits-all mentality. According to the author, you won’t stop procrastinating if you don’t do it like that. The book says you shouldn’t start with a smaller task especially if it’s not an important thing, always start with the frogs first. I personally don’t fully agree with this because it’s not a flexible mindset. I agree that you should start big tasks as soon as possible, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be put in second place sometimes. Sometimes starting with a single smaller task makes me feel confident and motivated to tackle the big ones, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. It depends on the day and the tasks. This is just an example!

Not only does the book feel inflexible and restrictive at times, but I also found it very repetitive. The same concepts are repeated over and over again, and I thought it was unnecessary.

I also didn’t like how the book is so focused only on office work. I think most of the tips could be applied to more environments, so it didn’t make sense to me why it felt restricted only to office workers – keep in mind I work at an office.

I wouldn’t say this is a life-changing book, but you can still find some good tips here if you struggle with procrastination and organization.

“But maybe that’s what we all are—halfway-broken people searching for things that will smooth our jagged edges.” – 4.5/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: fake ex-boyfriends, radio hosts, tweets, guidelines, grief, korean food, pasta al dente, misogyny, cute dogs, podcast episodes, beanie babies, a Master’s degree, the FCC and a lot of “pretending”.

Public radio co-hosts navigate mixed signals in Rachel Lynn Solomon’s sparkling romantic comedy debut.

Shay Goldstein has been a producer at her Seattle public radio station for nearly a decade, and she can’t imagine working anywhere else. But lately it’s been a constant clash between her and her newest colleague, Dominic Yun, who’s fresh off a journalism master’s program and convinced he knows everything about public radio.

When the struggling station needs a new concept, Shay proposes a show that her boss green-lights with excitement. On The Ex Talk, two exes will deliver relationship advice live, on air. Their boss decides Shay and Dominic are the perfect co-hosts, given how much they already despise each other. Neither loves the idea of lying to listeners, but it’s this or unemployment. Their audience gets invested fast, and it’s not long before The Ex Talk becomes a must-listen in Seattle and climbs podcast charts.

As the show gets bigger, so does their deception, especially when Shay and Dominic start to fall for each other. In an industry that values truth, getting caught could mean the end of more than just their careers.

This book was EXACTLY what I needed to get over my romance reading slump! From an enemies-to-lovers trope lover, let me tell you: this is an amazing romance!

I LOVED all the characters. Shay was a relatable main lead and Dominic is book-boyfriend material, so… needless to say I immediately liked them both. I will say the only reason why I took the 0.5 star from the rating was because I found Shay a little childish at times and I wish the grief aspect had a smaller role in the story. Other than that, I was very happy with the characters (main and secondary) and their backstories and struggles.

The romance was also everything I could ever wish for in a romance. Like I said, this fits in the enemies-to-lovers trope, and it’s packed with angst, bickering and banter! I was also surprised with how steamy it was… it was unexpected but I’m not complaining! I think it was very well written to keep the reader captivated from the beginning.

I also really liked the radio/podcast theme of the book! I read a few podcast books before, but I have to say this particular story was written in a very easygoing, unique way. I liked everything about it.

Highly recommend it if you’re a romance junkie like me. Don’t skip this one, give it a try because it’s worth it!

“How strange that instead of taking his heart, I’m hoping he takes mine.” – 4.25/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: ships, loyalty, cold blood, licorice, swords, human hearts, necklaces, freckles, colorful scales, keys, royals, tattooed arms, marriage, sea foam, pistols, siren songs, tridents and crystals.

Princess Lira is siren royalty and the most lethal of them all. With the hearts of seventeen princes in her collection, she is revered across the sea. Until a twist of fate forces her to kill one of her own. To punish her daughter, the Sea Queen transforms Lira into the one thing they loathe most—a human. Robbed of her song, Lira has until the winter solstice to deliver Prince Elian’s heart to the Sea Queen or remain a human forever.

The ocean is the only place Prince Elian calls home, even though he is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world. Hunting sirens is more than an unsavory hobby—it’s his calling. When he rescues a drowning woman in the ocean, she’s more than what she appears. She promises to help him find the key to destroying all of sirenkind for good—But can he trust her? And just how many deals will Elian have to barter to eliminate mankind’s greatest enemy?

Who would have thought I would turn this into siren/pirate books? I have so much fun reading books like these!

Compared to my favorite siren/pirate book, the “Daughter of the Pirate King“, this has more of a serious/realistic tone to it. The author did a great job setting an atmosphere that makes you travel to another dimension.

Apparently this is a retelling of “The Little Mermaid” but I honestly don’t understand why people would say that. The only thing both stories have in common is that the main character is transformed from a siren to a girl. But other than that, there is not that much in common to make me think of this as a retelling.

Even though I liked it, I wasn’t the biggest fan of the romance. Both the relationship progression and timing fell flat for me. It was too slow at first and then everything happened all at once!

This is also considered a dark book but I also didn’t think it was that dark. Maybe I would consider the first chapters dark, but it was mostly a very normal fantasy book.

I think it’s very interesting to see a book like this written as a stand-alone! Not very common in this area of fantasy.

I listened to this as an audiobook and I really recommend this format! Also, it’s probably just me, but the male voice reminded me a lot of Cole Sprouse’s voice. Oh, it was just me? Alrighty.

“Faith is not just about what you believe but also to the kind of person you become because of that belief.” – 2.5/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: faith, workouts, guitar, religion, specialization and generalization.

It’s one of the biggest lies you’ve probably heard your entire life: Mastering one specific skill set is the key to success. That may have been true 20 years ago, but in today’s global economy, being the best at a single thing just doesn’t cut it anymore.

Think about those people who somehow manage to be amazing at everything they do – the multi-millionaire CEO with the bodybuilder physique or the rock star with legions of adoring fans. We all quietly envy them from time to time—how do they manage to be so much better at life?

It’s tempting to believe they’ve achieved greatness because they’re the very best in their field… or think that maybe it’s just dumb luck. But it’s much more than that. They’ve defied traditional perceptions of success by acquiring and applying multiple skills to make themselves valuable to others. They’ve become generalists.

In How to Be Better at Almost Everything, bestselling author, fitness expert, entrepreneur, and professional business coach Pat Flynn shares the secrets to learning (almost) every skill, from marketing to music to martial arts to writing and relationships, teaching how to combine interests to achieve greatness in any field. His direct, “Generalist” approach to self-improvement gives you the tools you need to make your mark on the world and make buckets of money—without losing your soul.

Discover how to:

Learn any skill with only an hour of practice a day through repetition and resistance.
Package all your passions into a single toolkit for success with skill stacking
Turn those passions into paychecks by transforming yourself into a person of interest.

In today’s fast-paced, constantly evolving world, it’s no longer good enough to have a single specialty. To really get ahead you need a diverse portfolio of hidden talents you can pull from your back pocket at a moment’s notice.  How to Be Better at Almost Everything teaches you how to gain a competitive edge in both your professional life and personal life.

This was another case of I-like-the-title-so-let’s-read-it. Do you know the famous quote “a jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one”? This is exactly what’s behind this book and I strongly agree: it is better to be good at a lot of things than the best at a single thing.

I was excited to read this book and it started out on the right foot for me. I was interested to see how the author would develop this topic and his perspective. At the end… it didn’t work out for me.

One of the biggest reasons why I didn’t like this book is that it feels more like a memoir other than a self-development book. It’s very focused on the author, his experiences and interests. This means there is a lot about playing the guitar, working out and faith/religious. It’s not a practical book where there’s tips and/or directions, only a few pointers on why you should do certain things. Also, it gets very repetitive at times.

The humor was a little cringey – and I don’t mean dad joke kind of cringey – and unnecessary at times, but I appreciate the author’s effort to try and make the book more pleasant.

I’m also not sure what I feel about the use of religion here. I personally don’t mind the issue but I can see how this can be a no-go for some readers because it gets a little too preachy.

At the end of the day, did I learn anything from this book? I… don’t know? If I did, it was definitely not in the conventional way. I like to read other people’s lives and experiences, so I guess I took more from this book in a memoir kind of way other than self-development.

Long story short: the main idea was underdeveloped, there was a lot of filler and the good/evil preaching session was probably unnecessary for this particular audience. Not the worst book I have ever had, but it was all over the place and I didn’t take much from it.

“To be empowered—to be free, to be unlimited, to be creative, to be genius, to be divine—that is who you are…. Once you feel this way, memorize this feeling; remember this feeling. This is who you really are.” – 4.5/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: meditation, habits, genetics, brain waves, frequency, thoughts, emotions, change, new identities and scientific proof.

You are not doomed by your genes and hardwired to be a certain way for the rest of your life. A new science is emerging that empowers all human beings to create the reality they choose. In Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself, renowned author, speaker, researcher, and chiropractor Dr. Joe Dispenza combines the fields of quantum physics, neuroscience, brain chemistry, biology, and genetics to show you what is truly possible.

Not only will you be given the necessary knowledge to change any aspect of yourself, you will be taught the step-by-step tools to apply what you learn in order to make measurable changes in any area of your life. Dr. Joe demystifies ancient understandings and bridges the gap between science and spirituality. Through his powerful workshops and lectures, thousands of people in 25 different countries have used these principles to change from the inside out. Once you break the habit of being yourself and truly change your mind, your life will never be the same!

This was a really nice book! I took a lot from it and I want to apply what I learned in my daily life. I definitely want to read it again in a few months!

In this book, Dr. Joe Dispenza defends that if we want to manifest a different life, we need to break the habit of being ourselves – because what we do on a daily basis is obviously not working. The author talks about the importance of changing our thoughts and taking back the control of our minds. He shows scientific proof throughout the book to support the claims, and he shares with the readers some useful tools to make the important changes in our lives.

There were a few things that stood out to me, and I want to share them with you!

The first thing that really stood out for me was the experiments made on sick patients, that showed the power of prayer. This was mind blowing and a very interesting way of showing the power of intention. I’m going to take this chapter for the rest of my life.

Another thing that stood out to me was when he talked about how his daughter manifested the trip to Italy. That was insane! It made me think of all the possible things I could achieve in my life if I focus on my goals. I’m definitely making my own experiences on this!

Another major thing that I took from this book was the fact that we should be at an optimal frequency to start the manifestation process. It seems like common sense, but I never thought about the ideal brain waves. So of course, it’s better to do this while meditating! It made me reflect and think about how I should do a little upgrade on that aspect of my life.

The only thing I want to point out is that this book is full of scientific terminology and sometimes it was not easy to keep up with. I had to reread a few chapters just to make sure I understood what the author was trying to transmit. This is not necessarily a negative point, but it’s something to take into account if you decide to pick up this book. I wouldn’t necessarily consider it a dense book, but there is a lot of information that can be overwhelming!

This is a really nice book, full of knowledge and with a very positive message. Highly recommend it!

“When it comes to building great habits and ditching lame ones, your commitment to staying focused on who you’re becoming regardless of where you are/who you are right now is the mightiest power you’ve got.” – 4.75/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: mantras, small steps, 21 days, interviews, discipline, courage, self-love and a lot of humour.

New York Times bestselling author Jen Sincero gets to the core of transformation: habits–breaking, making, understanding, and sticking with them like you’ve never stuck before.

Badass Habits is a eureka-sparking, easy-to-digest look at how our habits make us who we are, from the measly moments that happen in private to the resolutions we loudly broadcast (and, erm, often don’t keep) on social media. Habit busting and building goes way beyond becoming a dedicated flosser or never showing up late again–our habits reveal our unmet desires, the gaps in our boundaries, our level of self-awareness, and our unconscious beliefs and fears. Badass Habits features Jen’s trademark hilarious voice and offers a much-needed fresh take on the conventional wisdom and science that shape the optimism (or pessimism?) around the age-old topic of habits. The book includes enlightening interviews with people who’ve successfully strengthened their discipline backbones, new perspective on how to train our brains to become our best selves, and offers a simple, 21 day, step-by-step guide for ditching habits that don’t serve us and developing the habits we deem most important. Habits shouldn’t be impossible to reset–and with healthy boundaries, knowledge of–and permission to go after–our desires, and an easy to implement plan of action, we can make any new goal a joyful habit.

Jen Sincero’s books never disappoint me. So, how would I describe this book? If you read her other books, I would say this one is a little different. This book has more to it other than the author sharing her experiences and advice – which was something I wasn’t expecting, but it was definitely a nice surprise. I would describe this one as her most practical book. A big part of the book is a detailed guide on what to do to change habits (either stopping or beginning a new habit). The idea is to follow all the steps (1 step of the book corresponds to 1 day) for 21 days and… tadaa! You’re set! She also makes the point that if the habit is still a little shaky, that you should repeat the 21 steps until it becomes a solid habit.

The book is very easy to read and follow, and the instructions given are clear and simple. Like I said, this is the most practical book from Jen Sincero yet, and I loved that about it. I don’t usually take notes about books, but I kept reaching for my notebook to write down some of the exercises the book provided!

I found the book extremely positive, motivating and accessible to readers of all ages. I flew through the pages and I feel like I absorbed all the good tips to apply them in my life. There are a lot of things I would love to change in my life, so I am definitely re-reading this again soon to use the practical guide daily!

“At the end of the day, whether one returns to the past or travels to the future, the present doesn’t change.” – 3.25/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: romance books, ghosts, time traveling, photographs, letters, pregnancies, Alzheimer’s, a very specific set of rules and hot cups of coffee.

What would you change if you could go back in time?

In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time.

In Before the Coffee Gets Cold, we meet four visitors, each of whom is hoping to make use of the café’s time-travelling offer, in order to: confront the man who left them, receive a letter from their husband whose memory has been taken by early onset Alzheimer’s, to see their sister one last time, and to meet the daughter they never got the chance to know.

But the journey into the past does not come without risks: customers must sit in a particular seat, they cannot leave the café, and finally, they must return to the present before the coffee gets cold . . .

Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s beautiful, moving story explores the age-old question: what would you change if you could travel back in time? More importantly, who would you want to meet, maybe for one last time?

Looking for a small, inspirational book? Then look no further, this one’s for you! “Before the Coffee Gets Cold” is a book written by a Japanese author, and it has a clear message for the reader: live in the present and focus on what’s in front of you because we can’t change the past and who knows what the future holds.
This story is about a café where you can go and time travel if you follow a strict set of rules:

1. Whatever you do, there’s no way you can change the present;

2. You can only interact with people who have visited the café;

3. You need to sit in a specific chair and you can’t leave it;

4. You need to return before the coffee gets cold.

Sounds interesting, right? The book is divided into four chapters, each one having one person time traveling trying to save a relationship (married couple, siblings, mother/daughter and boyfriend/girlfriend).
This book got me reflecting on my own life and what would make me want to time travel. While reading this book, you’ll find yourself thinking about what it would be like to go back and relive a moment from the past or what it would be like to peek into the future. Would you do it if you had the chance?
Keep in mind this is a fantasy book – more on the magical realism type of fantasy -, but I wouldn’t consider this science fiction though. I personally thought the time traveling element was okay, but it’s not something I usually look for in books.
With all that said, it’s not the most memorable book ever – which probably goes against what the book is trying to achieve. It’s a cute book with a nice message, but I didn’t think it was super special. Maybe this is more of a personal opinion, because I can see it being impactful for other readers.
I would say it’s probably a little overhyped, but still a nice book. It’s small, easy to read and you can definitely read it in one sitting!

“She’d called him a hero. No one had ever done that before. No one would ever do that again. In that moment, that one unforgettable moment, she’d made him feel like a hero. Her hero. Jesus, was it wrong to wish that she’d never remember who she truly was?” – 3/5 stars!

Attention! This book contains: amnesia, romance novels, war heroes, unnecessary lies and comfy homes.

To escape a forced marriage to her loathsome, social-climbing cousin, Cecelia Harcourt banks on selling a romantic novel. But when she’s hit by a coach on the way home from meeting a potential publisher and loses her memory, the accident leads to an encounter with a fascinating man. . . who she’s convinced is the hero of her novel.

Due to his brother’s influence, Lieutenant Adam Hunt finds himself honorably discharged from the army. Adam intends to make his way in the world without the help of a war-hero duke, brother or no. He finds his plans for independence sidetracked by a chance encounter with a lady whose memory has gone. She believes he’s a hero. Can Adam become the man he was meant to be and fill that lofty role?

I think this novella had potential to become a nice full-length book. I really liked the amnesia and romance novel aspects in this, and I think if it was well developed these elements would have made a great story. It felt underdeveloped and all the lying from the family members was weird and unnecessary.

I liked the characters, but they were undeveloped so I don’t have a lot to say on that subject. What really didn’t work out for me was the romance. Nothing happens romance wise most of the book, and then all of the sudden they decide to share their feelings? It was super weird and the timing was very off.

I don’t know… I’m kind of losing hope with this series. Part of me wants to keep up because I want to finish the series, but is it worth all the time I’m spending on it? This is the fifth book I’ve read and only one of them was a 4 star read.