Hello, friends! Today I’m sharing another favorite books post: A Quilting Life Bookshelf: More from 2024. I last shared a books roundup post in September of 2024, and I’ve read some fantastic books since then. So, it’s time for a recap of what I’ve been reading with a few thoughts on each book. Please note that these books are not quilting related: I love reading time management, productivity, and non-fiction in general.
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A Quilting Life Bookshelf: More from 2024
Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
This is definitely my favorite read from the latter part of 2024. I previously read and loved Burkeman’s 4,000 Weeks, but his Meditations for Mortals: Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts was my favorite. Burkeman’s approach to time management is first of all that you can never do it all. He offers wonderful tips and ideas to help your mindset and approach to all of the things you need (and perhaps don’t need) to do. While this book is written to be read over a 30-day period, I devoured it in a couple of days but plan to start it again soon. (In fact, after the week I’ve had I should restart this asap, lol)! (Five Stars!)
Time Warrior by Steve Chandler
Time Warrior is an older book (2011) that was recommended by Burkeman above. I read it right after finishing Meditations for Mortals and loved seeing where some of Burkeman’s ideas came from. This is another great book with very practical and easily doable tips for getting your life under control. (Five Stars!)
The Plan by Kendra Adachi
The Plan is the latest in a series of books by Kendra Adachi, aka, The Lazy Genius. I actually loved her first two books (The Lazy Genius Way and The Lazy Genius Kitchen) but had a hard time falling in love with this one. It might be because I read it the same weekend as Meditations for Mortals and just found Burkeman’s book more my style and taste. The Plan does have solid time management ideas and focuses on sharing time management tips for women from a woman. (3.7 Stars)
The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins
I actually just finished this book a couple of days ago. This is the first book I have read by Robbins, and I felt like it was fantastic. I love all of the research she uses to support everything she shares–and yet the science is not boring. Filled with personal examples and practical ideas, this book is for anyone on your list (including you) who needs to worry less about what others think. (Five Stars!)
Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes by Morgan Housel
I finished this up the day after reading Mel Robbins book. I absolutely loved The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel and found this follow-up just as easy to read and just as enjoyable. This one is full of real-life stories that illustrate the variety of things that never change–so that we can worry less about those things that are uncertain. (Five stars!)
More Book Recommendations
While I’ve read other books that didn’t quite make my lists, the books I share on these posts are all top-notch. Below you’ll find my previous book roundup posts–there are some favorites included that I’ve read more than once!
Thanks so much for stopping by for today’s A Quilting Life Bookshelf: More from 2024 (and 2025) post.
Next time I’ll be back with more quilting! Happy sewing!
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