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Leadership Books for 2017

Leadership Books for 2017

What Leadership Books are you expecting Santa to bring you this year?  What leadership skills would you like to nurture in 2017.  As the count down continues to not only Christmas, but the end of the year our thoughts turn to 2017. Readers are leaders. Its an old...

Best Sci Fi Detective Stories to Read

Best Sci Fi Detective Stories to Read

Sci Fi is a very popular genre on WhyToRead.com.  As are detective/thriller books.  Today our review list show cases some of the best ever sci fi detective novels ever written.  Plunge into the future with robots, androids, personality chips and lots of murders to...

Best Cultural Anthropology Books 2016

Best Cultural Anthropology Books 2016

Cultural Anthropology sounds difficult but is actually very interesting.  In the study of human kind, the cultural differences that make us who we are and what we are can be subtle or overwhelming.  These cultural anthropology books are some of the most popular in...

6 Manifesting Money Books to Get Rich Quick

6 Manifesting Money Books to Get Rich Quick

We’re in the final quarter of the year - so how are your money goals shaping up? Are you manifesting money easily? There are so many “Get Rich” books out there that is refreshing to come across someone who cuts the to chase.  Someone who deals with real life problems...

Top Books – 2016 Best Sellers

Top Books – 2016 Best Sellers

Top Books 2016 reviews a broad range of books that have topped the charts this year.  WhyToRead likes lists like this to help broaden our reading. Of course, many books top the charts during the year, so we have picked out some that stood out for us so far.  Be brave...

A Romance Novel or Two for the Weekend

A Romance Novel or Two for the Weekend

This list of romance novel to brighten your weekend includes viking romance, Scottish romance, regency romance and even good old New York Romance.  Broaden your history knowledge. Cosy up in the cooler autumn weather.  They're as good excuses as any to read a romance...

Biggest Tech Companies – 7 Must Read Books

Biggest Tech Companies – 7 Must Read Books

The biggest tech companies today define our world.  Tech companies with hardware or software, like Apple, Facebook and Google.   Shopping giants like Amazon, Groupon,  Gilt and Zappos where the technology has made them what they are and is just as important as their...

9 More Historical Romance Books

9 More Historical Romance Books

It's no surprise romance books are the biggest genre.  With so many settings, almost every book can be a romance (even Harry Potter. Well, maybe not). Our fascination with other times and cultures is well suited to a romance story. The social interaction, manners and...

Great Olympics Books to Read

Great Olympics Books to Read

It has been an amazing week already with several countries winning their first ever medals! These Olympics books will feed your games fever long after the last medal is given out.  From the complete Olympic book, greek and olympic history to individual stories you...

Science Fiction Erotic Classics

Science Fiction Erotic Classics

Science fiction has long strained the boundaries of our imaginations. Throw in some erotica and literally anything is possible. These Classic Science Fiction Erotic novels might be older, but the stories still excite and amuse. 1. Slave Girl of Gor – John Norman Think...

YA Fiction Adults Will Love

YA Fiction Adults Will Love

Do you have a hidden secret?  Do you enjoy young adult (YA fiction) and children's books more than you 'ought'?  Perhaps this is because good children's books have an atmosphere that is rarely found in adult novels. Children's literature often deals openly with the...

7 Create More Happiness Books

7 Create More Happiness Books

We all want to create more happiness in our life. Summer makes us happier. Its true. Sunlight helps the body make serotonin, the ‘happy’ hormone. And schools out, holidays are on. Time for that good book and more happiness. This list will help you build and keep that...

10 Top Historical Romance Novels

10 Top Historical Romance Novels

Lazy summer days and hot historical romance novels.  What more could we want at WhyToRead? You might think these books are cheap entertainment with the occasional bit of history thrown in.  But historical romance novels have more to offer than you might think. From...

5 Sci Fi Mind Bending Classics

5 Sci Fi Mind Bending Classics

Sci fi is always popular here at WhyToRead. Mind bending books and mind blowing books too. Combined, these sci fi mind bending books will stretch your grey matter and shake any complacency to the root. These classics challenges current topics such as gender issues,...

President Biographies and Election 2016 books

President Biographies and Election 2016 books

The 2016 US Presidential Election might still be a few months away, but the race to be the next President is hotting up.   Our list of US President biographies includes past, current and possible presidents.  Learn about the person who might be the next President....

Best Selling Non-Fiction Lucky Dip

Best Selling Non-Fiction Lucky Dip

Non-Fiction is a very broad range. This list of best selling non-fiction from 2015 is a lucky dip of topics. From dating practices, pet stories to the people of New York, this eclectic list is sure to give you an idea or two for the summer holidays. 1. Modern Romance...

Funny Books For Adults by TV & Internet Personalities.

Funny Books For Adults by TV & Internet Personalities.

Funny books for adults usually touch on serious subjects too.  These funny life anecdotes, almost biographies,  are written by very funny TV and internet personalities.  They will make you laugh out loud, even in the serious bits. Science tells us laughter is good for...

Spiritual Leadership Books

Spiritual Leadership Books

Starting with the Dalai Lama, the Watkins Spiritual 100 list is a whos who of spiritual leadership today. WhyToRead has been reviewing a top book by each leader. This list, 3rd in our series, starts with Number 15 - Arianna Huffington; best known for Huffington Post....

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