Books Read in 2024

This is the third year that I have been keeping track of the books that I have finished reading. See the Books I read in 2023, the Books from 2022 and my Top 5 Books from last year. I finished reading 33 books last year which was down quite a bit on the previous year, so I’m looking to increase that number to about 50.

I’m not going to set any goals to read more on this topic or that topic, I’m just going to read whatever I want. That’ll probably mean more business, investing, art, and self development. I might try to read some fiction this year but I say that every year, so we’ll see.

There’s also no ‘must read’ books coming out in 2024 that I’m excited about because I simply do not know what is coming. I haven’t been keeping up with what’s happening, so do let me know if there’s something interesting being released this year!

The Books I Have Read in January 2024

• Dynasties by Julie Browning and Laurie Critchley
  Interesting look into six influential Australian families which include the Myer, Durack, De Bortoli, Macarthur, Murdoch and Downer families. I enjoyed this format. It should be made into a series of books, looking into more families.
• God’s Gladiators by Stuart Wilde
  I’ve been going back through and reading all of the books I had by Stuart Wilde and I still believe he’s the best metaphysical writer out there. God’s Gladiators might be a bit uncomfortable for some but Stuie’s job wasn’t to make you feel comfortable. Rest in peace you crazy old fox.
• Escape the System: The Ultimate Guide to a Life of Freedom and Greatness by Joe Barnes
  This wasn’t the book that I expected but I still really enjoyed it and recommend it. I thought it was about making enough money to escape the system but it’s more along the lines of finding your best self and being it. So it would be great for someone who has a dream, a skill, a talent, or a direction that they’ve neglected to take. Someone working the 9to5 and trying to ignore their passion.
• The Man Who Owns the News: Inside the Secret World of Rupert Murdoch by Michael Wolff
  Interesting look at a man who seems to live for media, with a special fondness for newspapers. I’m not sure I would recommend the book but it was well written. A few things about it bothered me but not enough to abandon reading the book.

Books I Read in February

• That Sugar Book by Damon Gameau
  This and few other books on the topic could change your life if you’re a sugar addict and have a few health problems.. or if you’re a fatty who like to snack on cakes and chocolate. The food industry has a lot to answer for but I can’t see things changing for the better anytime soon. Definitely read this book as it is an easy starting point on the topic of sugar and health.
• Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
  Jobs seems like he was a horrible prick full of contradictions but he knew how to get things done. I’m definitely not an Apple fanboy but I do own an iPad as I like listening to audiobooks on it. The book was easy to read so don’t be put off by the thickness of it!
• Killing Fairfax: Packer, Murdoch and the Ultimate Revenge by Pamela Williams
• Picasso on Art

Books I Finished in March

• 100 Baggers: Stocks that Return 100 to 1 and How to Find Them by Christopher Mayer
  Good book worth reading if you want to know more about investing in stocks. The best I have done so far is a two and a half bagger but I’m hoping to improve that record! A few ten baggers would be nice.
• 4 books

April Books I Read

• 4 books

May Books

• 4 books

June Books

I didn’t finish any books this month. I was still reading a little but didn’t finish anything.

July Books

• 1 book

August Books

• The House of Nomura by Al Alletzhauser
• Bull’s Eye by Brian Tracy

Books Read in September

• Superclass: The Global Power Elite and the World they are Making by David Rothkopf
  Nothing new here. Go back to sleep and let your overlords take care of you. I wouldn’t recommend the book.
• McDonald’s: Behind the Arches by John F. Love
  Was an interesting look into how driven Ray Kroc was and how influential he was in creating the whole fast food industry. Not sure if we should be thankful or want to punch him in the face for his work? lol
• The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance by Ron Chernow
  It took me ages to get through this book but it was worth it as I learned a few things from it. It answered a few questions that I had about the bank and added a couple more pieces to the puzzle.

Let us know in the comments if you’ve read something amazing this year!