Top Books of November 2023 | Wealth Whispers Blog (2024)

November was quite a diverse month for me. I read books about work habits, the military, leadership, cooking, and more. I find lately I’ve been doing a good job of mixing reading for fun with reading for progress, and this month was a good example of that. Here are my top books of November 2023.

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Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

James Clear – Finished November 18th, 2023

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

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I highly recommend this book to anyone who is looking to improve their life. This was actually my second time through this book, having read it back in 2020, and I think I will continue to read it every couple years. The simple ways that Clear lays out how to both build habits, and break habits is helpful, and inspiring. I took a few action items out of this, and in the subsequent weeks I’ve made progress.

A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload

Cal Newport – Finished November 2nd, 2023

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

I must admit, I was a little skeptical of this book having read the title, but I was pleasently surprised. Newport outlines the downsides of emails, and the cost this frictionless communication has. He does a good job of recognizing that email is a mainstay of corporate culture, and with the exception of a few companies he describes, understands that often we can’t completely eliminate email. But he does lay out alternative systems for keeping track of tasks. This was a great read and has impacted how I’ve laid out my task list.

Black Edge: Inside Information, Dirty Money, and the Quest to Bring Down the Most Wanted Man on Wall Street

Sheelah Holhatkar – Finished November 6th, 2023

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

I’ve been fascinated by Wall Street for a few years now, and I love books that peel back the top layer to outline what going on underneath. This is exactly what this book does, outlining the rise of a hedge fund that engaged in insider trading. It discusses the manipulation of a industry expert in a huge bio-tech study, and how the head of the firm got rich, while insulating himself from any blame. Really engaging story and a great read.

Here is the remaining books I read in November 2023:

• Million Dollar Habits: Proven Power Practices to Double and Triple Your Income – Brian Tracy
• Black Hawn Down: A Story of Modern War – Mark Bowden
• The Making of a Manager: What to Do When Everyone Looks to You – Julie Zhuo
• Unmasked: Inside Antifa’s Radical Plan to Destroy Democracy – Andy Ngo
• The Icarus Deception: How High Will You Fly? – Seth Godin
• What We’re Worth: Realize Your HLV (Human Life Value)… And Know What You’re Really Worth – Michael G. Isom
• Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking – Bill Buford

There you have it, my books of November 2023. If you want to see more of what I’ve been reading check out my reading page, and sign up for the newsletter so you can get more book recommendations. You can also follow me on Pinterest to great quotes from books I’ve read. Also, let me know what you’re reading down below!

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Joel is a Consultant and Engineer with a wealth of experience in mindset, wealth building, and productivity. He is a passionate lifelong learner and an avid reader, devouring over 100 books per year on topics such as personal development, financial management, productivity, and health. He has used a variety of financial tools including investing in stocks and private funds, GICs, high-interest savings accounts, and more. His unwavering commitment to constantly improving his own life has enabled him to build a solid foundation of knowledge and expertise in these areas, making him a credible and reliable source of advice and guidance for those seeking to transform their own lives.