I love this topic and your criteria for what makes a book your favorite. What resonates for me, like you, is that I keep thinking about the book after I've read it, and I recommend it to others. 2023 favorites for me include Forster by Claire Keegan, a novella,; The Art of Gathering: How to Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker, which you recommended to me; Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond; Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo; Byline: How Local Journalists Can Improve the Global News Industry and Change the World by Cristi Hegranes with Seth Libby. It turns out 4 out of the 5 are nonfiction, which are great for a better understanding of and participation in of our complex world. Also, thanks Matt for including my book The Heart-Centered Teacher: Restoring Hope, Joy, and Possibility as one of your favorites. I love what you wrote about it. And I narrate audiobook of it for the reasons you mention. It's often fun and affirming to have both the book and the audiobook. Here's to reading many more great books in 2024! And thanks for all you do Matt--and all you share with us--to promote excellent and joyful literacy, leadership, and coaching practices.
Thanks Regie. I think "Could my book also be successful as an audiobook?" would be an excellent criterion when writing a professional resource now. You book fits the bill!
I totally agree with your statement/question re: audiobooks, especially when we include stories in the books we write for educators. It was from working with Ted as an adult reader (the opening story in my book) and his preference for audiobooks that made me realize how necessary and important they are.
Matt,
I love this topic and your criteria for what makes a book your favorite. What resonates for me, like you, is that I keep thinking about the book after I've read it, and I recommend it to others. 2023 favorites for me include Forster by Claire Keegan, a novella,; The Art of Gathering: How to Meet and Why It Matters by Priya Parker, which you recommended to me; Poverty, By America by Matthew Desmond; Master Slave Husband Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom by Ilyon Woo; Byline: How Local Journalists Can Improve the Global News Industry and Change the World by Cristi Hegranes with Seth Libby. It turns out 4 out of the 5 are nonfiction, which are great for a better understanding of and participation in of our complex world. Also, thanks Matt for including my book The Heart-Centered Teacher: Restoring Hope, Joy, and Possibility as one of your favorites. I love what you wrote about it. And I narrate audiobook of it for the reasons you mention. It's often fun and affirming to have both the book and the audiobook. Here's to reading many more great books in 2024! And thanks for all you do Matt--and all you share with us--to promote excellent and joyful literacy, leadership, and coaching practices.
With admiration and affection, Regie
Thanks Regie. I think "Could my book also be successful as an audiobook?" would be an excellent criterion when writing a professional resource now. You book fits the bill!
I totally agree with your statement/question re: audiobooks, especially when we include stories in the books we write for educators. It was from working with Ted as an adult reader (the opening story in my book) and his preference for audiobooks that made me realize how necessary and important they are.