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Setting up Books Section

My Book Recommendations From The Last Year

I’m working on a new section for my blog. I’ve been creating a digital library with my reviews and comments using Obsidian. For the fun of it, I’ve been adapting this information over time to add to this blog. Only thing left is to add this information to the blog website!

To access this growing section, see the Header section: “Books”.

Obsidian Bases has been an incredible way to sort through my notes. I wouldn’t recommend Obsidian for everyone unless you are somewhat Tech Literacy, but it has enabled my system in a way that I’m surprised.

Example of my Obsidian Book Library
Example of my Obsidian Book Library




For now, I’ll say that the three books I’ve finished recently and can recommend are:

Principles by Ray Dalio cover

Principles

by Ray Dalio

I've been reading on how to be successful, and the advice from Steven Covey to Charles Duhigg is Principles. This is a great book to begin your journey on this matter!

Cloud Cuckoo Land cover

Cloud Cuckoo Land

by Anthony Doerr

An intertwining story covering 5 different people at 5 different times in world history. The singular thread connecting them is an incredible tragedy unique to each, and a story by the ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes: Cloud Cuckoo Land.

Divine Comedy cover

Robin Kirkpatrick's translation of the Divine Comedy

by Dante (translated by Robin Kirkpatrick)

A lovely translation that focuses on carrying over the meaning, but sacrifices some of the lyricism that Dante is known for. If you want an introduction to Dante, this is a great book!