When I'm not reading business and marketing books I enjoy sci-fi, cosmic horror, and urban fantasy as my leisure reading.
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Marketing/Business
Sci-fi/Fantasy
Golf
Music/Dance
Marketing/Business
Some of my favorite books on marketing, copywriting, and general business
The Dip is a must-read for new writers and solopreneurs.
The Dip: A Little Book That Teaches You When to Quit (and When to Stick)
This book is a must have for any copywriter.
Copywriter's Handbook by Robert W. Bly
Excellent book on building your brand.
Building a StoryBrand: Clarify Your Message
The first book I read on copywriting.
Copywriting Secrets: Use Words to Get Results
A great book for getting ready to go solo as a freelancer.
Secrets of a Freelance Writer: Make $100K+
Marketing wisdom from David Ogilvy
Ogilvy on Advertising in Digital Age eBook
Jay is one of my favorite podcasters and authors on the subject of online marketing.
Stupider People Have Done It: Marketing & Life Advice
The Gary Halbert Classic
All Of Gary Halbert's Boron Letters From Prison (In Order)
The Second edition is updated with new content.
Everybody Writes: Guide to Great Content
From online marketing guru Russell Brunson
DotCom Secrets: The Underground Playbook
An excellent book for anyone.
Atomic Habits: Easy Way to Build & Break Habits
A short excellent read for serious copywriters.
10 Commandments Of A-List Copywriters
Sci-fi/Fantasy
I read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy books. Here are some of my favorite books/authors.
This is an incredible series. F. Paul Wilson's urban fantasy and world building will keep you coming back for more.
Repairman Jack Series by F. Paul Wilson
This is the first book in the Adversary Cycle Series, from F. Paul Wilson
The Tomb (Adversary Cycle/Repairman Jack) - Books
Urban Fantasy from Jim Butcher. Another great series.
Dresden Files
Book one of the Dresden Files Series.
Storm Front: Butcher, Jim: 9780451457813
Book one of the amazing Malazan series.
This book has me hooked. I love a long fantasy series, so I’ll be adding titles to the list as I go.
Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson
Golf
This should be in every golfer's collection.
The Four Foundations of Golf: Build a Lasting Game
The psychology of the golf game.
Golf is Not a Game of Perfect - Rotella
The original classic golf book.
Harvey Penick's Little Red Book: Lessons & Teachings
Music/Dance
I love reading about the 70s disco era, and the evolution of dance music.
Hot Stuff: Disco & the Remaking of American Culture
These were the years when I was a disco kid and wannabe dj.
The Disco Files 1973–78: NY's Underground
Get your Groove on!
Funk: The Music, People & Rhythm of One
Robert Mugge is my favorite author/director of content about music and musicians.
Check out this book and some of his great videos on blues musicians.
Quotes from the Road: Wit & Wisdom of Musicians
Are you an electric bass player? If so you need this book.
It's nearly impossible to find now. But if you can find one, get it!
What Duck Done - 2nd. edition (with tab)
Once upon a time I was a DJ. Not bigtime like the guys today, but local parties and college campus events. It was a great time, and I loved being on the dancefloor as much as I enjoyed playing music.
This book tells the story of how it all came together.
Last Night a DJ Saved My Life: History
Anyone who was around in the disco days, especially in New York City, you'll appreciate this book.
If you were too young to experience it, but you want to know what it was like, you will also enjoy this book.
Love Saves the Day: History of American Dance Music
This book brings back great memories of dance club life in 1970s NYC.
