Top 10 books of 2021

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Introduction #

I read 158 books in 2021. It is less than in 2020, but it was a peculiar year anyway.

Here are my top 10 of this year's readings, in no particular order.

Top 10 #

Hell Yeah or No: what's worth doing by Derek Sivers #

A collection of thoughts about saying yes to less, and making better decisions.

Open: An Autobiography by Andre Agassi #

I don't like professional sport but I liked this autobiography a lot. The most anti-sport story you will get from a professional athlete.

Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life by Nassim Nicholas Taleb #

A book about asymmetries in life, in society, in history, in beliefs, and the necessity of skin in the game.

L'espèce fabulatrice by Nancy Huston #

Why do we create stories? What is the point of fiction in our species?

Peace Is Every Step: the Path of Mindfulness in Everyday Life by Thích Nhất Hạnh #

An easy read about mindfulness and its application in daily life.

The Intelligent Investor: The Definitive Book on Value Investing by Benjamin Graham #

A classic but still relevant book on investing.

Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life by William Green #

Wisdom from the best investors in the world.

How to Live by Derek Sivers #

Conflicting and tasty stories and thoughts, very refreshing and makes you think!

The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by Dalai Lama, Desmond Tutu & Douglas Abrams #

True wisdom from two spiritual leaders about joy and happiness.

30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans by Karl Pillemer #

Life lessons collected from our elders, insightful.