Summertime is stunningly hot here in Las Vegas. I consider that a perfect time to catch up on reading and to plan new projects. Here are five reads that are perfect for this time of year…or whenever you need a creative jump start.
1. La Bella Lingua by Dianne Hales This book is the account of the author’s long love affair with the Italian language. My Facebook friends heard me raving about it as I was reading it over Memorial Day weekend. This isn’t just a story about Hales’ language studies, however, but how studying Italian led her to explore Italian culture including music, art, literature, movies, food and, even, profanity. It also triggered a summer project of my own. |
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2. How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day by Michael GelbThis is a book I go back to nearly every summer. Gelb writes, “Although we all started life with a Da Vinci-like insatiable curiosity, most of us learned, once we got to school, that answers were more important than questions.” This book is a primer in creative problem-solving. |
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3. Brainstorm by Eric and Ann MaiselThis book is subtitled “Harnessing the Power of Productive Obsessions.” Maisel has written numerous books on creativity and in this latest he shows how to get the most from your brain. |
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4. Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh This book will probably be the talked-about nonfiction book of the summer. As one reviewer said, “Zappos isn’t a business. It’s a movement.” If you don’t know what all the fuss is about, track this one down. (You can also find my full review of it, They Just Happen to Sell Shoes.) |
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5. The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease.If you’re a grandparent who wants to make sure imagination remains alive and well in your grandchildren, this book is loaded with suggestions. |
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