A year and a half ago, I felt compelled to share my top 10 lessons learned from reading 100 books. These lessons are still as valid for me today as they were then. 

And, having now crossed the 200-book threshold, I thought I'd document additional insights gained throughout this second tranche of reading.

I'm now halfway through my third year of binge reading and I'm excited to provide the full list of books that held my interest long enough to finish. If you want to take a look at previous years, you can click "Books" on the navigation bar, or access them here: 2013-2014 and 2014-2015. You may also want to check out my list of Top 12 Life-Enhancing Books. They really are worth the read.

I'm now in my third year of binge reading and I'm excited to provide the full list of books that not only peaked my curiosity this past quarter (April to June inclusive) but that held my attention long enough to read cover to cover. If you want to take a look at previous years, you can click "Books" on the navigation bar...

Books are the best way to get a deep understanding of what a person is trying to convey. They're there for us when we're ready for them. They're patient teachers who allow us to set the pace. And the very best books are those that offer perspective without pretence, unexpected lightbulb moments that enable us to make positive changes in our lives, or an experience that ignites our desire for more in real life. In short, books help us better understand our world and, ultimately, ourselves.

With so many to choose from, it’s hard to know where to turn to next. I’m hoping the following list of my top 12 recommendations can offer some assistance. I assembled it based on the last number of years of reading and present them in order of impact.