Unlocking Great Books

We reflect on our last batch of 10 books, known as Season 5.We discuss what moved us, what changed us and kick around a few ideas for what is next. Let us know what you think and please rate the show.Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠

We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with Zen and Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert PirsigZAMM, as it is affectionately known, is a huge book in so many dimensions. Carl describes it as a "cultural phenomenon".We have been itching to take on this on for a while. Carl referred to the Smithsonian exhibit - this is a great article that explores Pirsig, the trip, his tools of the writing trade and the impact of his writing: https://motorcyclestudies.org/volume-17-2021/chrome-and-black-and-dusty-robert-pirsigs-motorcycle-heritage-paul-f-johnston/ Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠

We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with handfuls of fiction!!Today we chat fiction, why we read fiction, and why you should read fiction too. Carl introduces the Sorbet/Teppenyaki/Kale framework, and Seán discusses books to share with others, and books to escape.The longlist of what we covered:Gregg Hurwitz Orphan X series (we talked about the latest episode, "Nemesis)Mick Herron Slow Horses seriesRichard Flanagan "The Narrow Road to the Deep North"Hanya Yanagihara, "A Little Life"Leo Tolstoy “War and Peace”Richard Osman “Thursday Murder Club” and seriesRobert Ludlum “The Bourne Identity”Tom Clancy “Hunt for Red October”Lucinda Riley “The Seven Sisters”Graham Greene “Our Man in Havana”Lee Child Jack Reacher seriesJudith Kerr “When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit”James Joyce “The Dead” - a short story.Fill your boots! And let us know some goodies.Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)or find out where to grab these books here: ⁠https://booko.co.nz/Follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠

We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with The Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly.Welcome to the dawn of computing, but not as you know it. This book tells the story of leading black female mathematicians and their pivotal role in aeronautics and the space race. A truly important story, but did we love this book?Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)or find out where to grab the book here: ⁠https://booko.co.nz/w/7756775/Hidden-Figures_by_Margot-Lee-ShetterlyFollow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠

We took another dive into the large pile of books…and came up with The The Radium Girls by Kate Moore.Truly heartwrenching and a gripping read about a fight for justice. Welcome to book one of our historic non-fiction double header! We found ourselves often lost for words as we unpack this amazing book.Support your local bookstore or library PLEASE :-)or find out where to grab the book here: https://booko.co.nz/w/7803937/The-Radium-Girls_by_Kate-MooreFollow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Youtube or wherever you listen (or watch!) your podcasts.Connect with us here: ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠Get Sean’s book The Impact Professional at: ⁠⁠⁠impactprofessional.nz⁠