A collection of reviews I wrote for Library Journal about business and personal finance books has been published in the September 1 issue!
For whatever reasons, I had a lot of fun writing this one. The books were varied and interesting (even when I didn't like them) and I always feel like I'm doing a real service for librarians by reading business books so they don't have to.
If you read the reviews, please note that the Dave Ramsey book in particular really ticked me off, due to a pretty basic inaccuracy in the text. It was a good reminder that even if you do read ONE book about investing, you might want to consider checking whatever you learn against at least one other source, or asking someone you know who knows a little bit about personal finance about it. I'm just sayin'.
Thanks for this, CR! I'm one of those librarians who would be very happy never to read another business book, but I still have to choose good ones for the library. You do indeed ease our burden, and we're grateful. I'll be checking out your column real soon ~
Posted by: LynneW | 02 September 2010 at 02:56 PM
You're welcome, Lynne, I'm always glad to take one for the team. Especially since I kind of enjoy reading business books! I know, weird. If only I was actually any good at business or finance, but oh well, some things are not meant to be.
Posted by: Citizen Reader | 02 September 2010 at 05:15 PM
Just in time, CR. I'm ordering business titles this year, and always appreciate good reviews.
Posted by: Rachael | 04 September 2010 at 07:41 PM
Yes you are helping us out!! I'll have to reread the column to see what you said about Dave Ramsey.
Posted by: Sarah | 08 September 2010 at 02:38 PM