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LARP: The Battle For Verona

LARP: The Battle For Verona

By Justin Calderone 210 pages Adult

Danny Says

“LARP” is an acronym for “live action role playing,” which, you might presume, is something of a hobby for “wannabes.” You would be right, and that is what makes the underdog heroes so appealing in this fast-paced adventure that has its share of laughs along the way.
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Manuscript Found in Accra

Manuscript Found in Accra

By Paulo Coelho 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

Ever since reading The Alchemist I have found myself devouring Coelho’s books, as he is truly insightful in dispersing gem’s about how to live a meaningful life. 
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The Greatest Salesman in the World

The Greatest Salesman in the World

By Og Mandino 128 pages Adult

Danny Says

My friend Forest Hamilton gave me a great quote: “Every time I want to learn something new, I read something old.” Embarrassingly, I had never read Og Mandino’s books before. As a speaker I have always heard about him, and now I understand why Mandino is considered one of the grand masters. In my ideal school this would be required reading. Want to know the others that would make that list? E-mail me via my website, www.dannybrassell.com. 
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Bed Rest

Bed Rest

By Sarah Bilston 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

This book cracked me up! When a high-powered, under 30 lawyer discovers she has to spend the last three months of her pregnancy confined to hear couch, she begins her greatest adventure. I highly recommend you check this one out.
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Murmurs from the Deep: Scientific Adventure in the Caribbean

Murmurs from the Deep: Scientific Adventure in the Caribbean

By Gilles Fonteneau 264 pages Adult

Danny Says

Why do schools require dry scientific texts, when instead they could intrigue the next generation of scientists with compelling stories like this one? Fonteneau, a successful businessman and colleague of Jacques Cousteau, takes a trip to the Caribbean. Along the way he measures the tectonics of a submerged island, translates fish talk and a bunch of other fascinating things that made me want to take an oceanography class and watch the Discovery Channel.
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The Crying of Lot 49 (Perennial Fiction Library)

The Crying of Lot 49 (Perennial Fiction Library)

By Thomas Pynchon 192 pages Adult

Danny Says

I’m a sucker for Thomas Pynchon. While most of his books are much longer than this one, you will find yourself hooked by Pynchon’s brilliant satire. Afterward, you probably won’t even mind tackling his 750+ page Gravity’s Rainbow.
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Drinking Coffee Elsewhere

Drinking Coffee Elsewhere

By ZZ Packer 288 pages Adult

Danny Says

Now that summer has arrived, treat yourself to plenty of light reading. This wonderful collection of short stories detailing the trials of black girls in the South is something that you will enjoy and may even want to share with your teenagers.
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Fish: A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results

Fish: A Proven Way to Boost Morale and Improve Results

By Stephen C. Lundin,Harry Paul,John Christensen 110 pages Adult

Danny Says

John Christensen also co-authored this bestseller, which I include here because I have been consulting with plenty of schools and businesses that could use a “shot in the arm.” This simple parable can be read by everyone in your organization in less than two hours, and its lessons – while simple – are worth replicating.
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Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think

Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think

By Peter H. Diamandis,Steven Kotler 432 pages Adult

Danny Says

Don’t let Amazon fool you (it lists the book as 400 pages): the final 150+ pages are notes and references. This book, subtitled “The Future Is Better Than You Think,” will dazzle you with its positive outlook on the world’s state of affairs. Diamandis and Kotler have done their research and compiled a wonderful examination of the future of health care, education, technology and a host of other fields. I found this book to be so fascinating that my friends have grown tired of all the tidbits I have offered from this marvelous text.
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No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club: Diary of a Sixtieth Year

No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club: Diary of a Sixtieth Year

By Virginia Ironside 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

Treat yourself to this wonderfully entertaining summer read, as Ironside – who is just about to turn 60 – brushes aside calls to join book clubs or volunteer in Africa in favor of accepting how old she is and who she is. Marvelously written.
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Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground: Words to Awaken your Heart

Ascending with Both Feet on the Ground: Words to Awaken your Heart

By Jeff Brown 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

Subtitled “Words to Awaken Your Heart,” this collection of Facebook quotes and “soul-bytes” will provide you with the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of life.
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The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing

The In-Between: Embracing the Tension Between Now and the Next Big Thing

By Jeff Goins 176 pages Adult

Danny Says

This book provides us all with a wake-up call to live in the here and now. All of us need to appreciate the journey a lot more, as that is “where all the magic happens.”
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Laugh and Learn - Confessions of an Elementary School Teacher: Confessions of an Elementary School Teacher

Laugh and Learn - Confessions of an Elementary School Teacher: Confessions of an Elementary School Teacher

By Megan Broderick 120 pages Adult

Danny Says

Subtitled “Confessions of an Elementary School Teacher,” this book is a perfect primer for teachers looking to smile as they begin the new school year.
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The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.: A Novel

The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.: A Novel

By Adelle Waldman 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

Basically, I got sick of everyone telling me I had to read this book. Have to admit that I enjoyed Waldman’s debut novel, as I can relate to Nate’s quest to find love in the big city. Funny and easy to read.
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No Better Time: The Brief, Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet

No Better Time: The Brief, Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, the Genius Who Transformed the Internet

By Molly Knight Raskin 264 pages Adult

Danny Says

Subtitled “The Brief, Remarkable Life of Danny Lewin, The Genius Who Transformed the Internet,” this book is a MUST READ. I could not put it down, and you won’t be able to either. Don’t believe me? Read the preface, one of the best prefaces I have ever read.
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