Discussion: What have you read in 2023?

Finished reading Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Currently reading Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown

For book club at my local library, I recently read Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li. A quick and fun read. Looking forward to seeing it come out on Netflix as well!

Have not had time for any non-public health reading. When I do read, its usually the APIC textbook to study for my certification in infection control (CIC) or articles to stay on top of what is going on in the field. :)

Although I really disliked them growing up I have found a great love for audiobooks after my previous job required lots of travel. So now I listen to them constantly - while commuting to/from work, walking my dog, during household chores, etc. I primarily read fantasy and have been re-reading a Sarah J Maas series - A Court of Thorns and Roses. However, one book that stood out from 2022 that I read and absolutely loved was The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah. It's a novel about a family from Texas during the dust bowl/Great Depression and their story of survival in such a horrible time. Very much not my usual book to read (historical fiction) but I loved it and learned about the struggles and horrors this group of people went though.

I've read/listened to Peach Blossom Spring, Seven Days in June, Strangers to Ourselves, and halfway through The Idiot. 

I love this thread, always looking for recommendations! I'm just finishing up Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. James Mandel and I really enjoyed it. Looking forward to checking out more by her as they're making tv adaptions of some of her work (including Station Eleven). 

Finished The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt.
Started The Coddling of the American Mind by Lukianoff & Haidt.
Intermittently reading Factfullness by Hans Rosling.

So I've had the book for years but haven't gotten around to reading it until now. I'm currently reading Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice. 

I just started Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. 

I've been doing a great job of reading every day so far (hopefully, I can stick to it). I've read 6 books already and I'm currently reading Bunny by Mona Awad.

Thanks for the recommendations! I am currently reading The Light We Carry by Michelle Obama. Other books I enjoyed reading:

I haven't read any books yet  but at my university if you search for a book in their online database and they don't have it, you can request for them to buy the book and add it to their collection (so you can check it out). I just had them order Most Dope: The Extraordinary Life of Mac Miller and it just arrived so that will probably be the first book I read of the year. 

I love this thread! Can't wait to check some of the books out you all mentioned. I am on book #4 of the new year! So far I have read:

1. The Power of Less  x Leo Babauta
2. Night Theatre x Vikram Paralkar
3. Why Men Love Bxtches x Sherry Argov
4. Beloved x Toni Morrison

Atomic Habits by James Clear, very insightful and easy read! I hope to find my next book in this thread, thanks! 

I've gotten really into audiobooks over the past year - I currently have a shelf full of books that I haven't gotten around to reading, so this has been a great way to enjoy more stories. I'm even trying to get better at tracking amount of time listening to audiobooks and using the Libby app to discover more stories in the same genres (seriously game-changing!). I think I finished 9 or 10 in January so definitely happy about keeping such a good pace :). Any recommendations are appreciated, and if anyone is interested in thrillers, domestic dramas, etc., reach out and maybe I can give you some recommendations :D

I have a background and an interest in Cannabis/Mental Health research so the books I have recently read include: The Meaning of Anxiety by Rollo May and The Pot Book, a complete guide to cannabis and its role in medicine, politics, science, and culture edited by Julie Holland. Both of which I was able to find used at a very discounted rate at a local bookstore! 

Hello all,

I've only read one book so far this year (slacking, ha!); which was: Do Hard Things by Steve Magness (since I'm training for another marathon, this is an amazing book on how to control your thoughts/mind when the going gets tough).  Highly recommend!

The books I always recommend are:
1) Bellevue by David Oshinsky which is about the Bellevue Hospital in New York and the development of its services through the AIDS pandemic, development of mental health services, etc.  Such a great read for those in public health!  I read it pre-pandemic and was amazed at how things played through during the pandemic (mirrored what was discussed in this book).
2) The Nature Fix by Florence Williams an evidence-based work that establishes the human connection with nature.  The author travels the world documenting how exposure to nature improves our cognition, mood, etc.  <- Although this seems a basic concept, the book is incredible.

On my bedside table I have:

1. Grit by Angela Duckworth;
2. Improving Sleep and Improving Memory by Harvard Health; and
3. The Gift of Imperfections by Brene Brown.

These are "old books" (except for #2) and most of it have been featured and explained in articles. But I like reading the original material. There are many nuances left to be discovered and interpreted. :) 

Our volunteer Book Club at work is a few chapters away from completing:

storytelling with data: a data visualization guide for business professionals

I feel this book has allowed me to develop my visual cues, data analysis skills, and overall approach to presenting data to others.  

This book does not explain step-by-step how to use programs to create graphs, it allows you to use your current tools (Excel, Tableau, Canva, etc) and understand how to create/present the data in a simple/effective approach. It allows you to think from the audience perspective, and once you read this book you will always be using these techniques to create amazing data charts, graphs, or presentations.  

A+ book for epi mindsets and anyone who presents data. 

Started reading- Becoming Michelle Obama. Finally getting back into routine of me time (:

I'm currently reading Adrift - America in 100 Charts by Scott Galloway. This book is great for those visually and data oriented! I've also recently read Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink and Upstream by Dan Heath, both great public health reads!

I just ordered two new books that I'm looking forward to reading:

I've mostly been reading mysteries, but I did just borrow a copy of "Beating Back the Devil" by Maryn McKenna from our state epi and I am looking forward to reading that.

I am currently doing a reading challenge, and I'm five books down! My favorite right now is "The Banned Bookshop of Maggie Banks" if you are looking for a lighthearted novel.