Resolution Recap
Relaxing on a much-needed holiday has given me time to wrap up a couple books, bringing this year’s reading to a close (I’ve also finally started Alexander Hamilton, but no way I’m finishing it on my return flight; it’s good but long).
Per my meta-resolution, I aimed to read 44 books this year. I’m finishing at 48, though a few only barely qualify. Here’s this year’s 5-star selections:
- The Manual (21st Century Edition)
- 80,000 Hours
- Their Eyes Were Watching God
- The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelas
- The Science Of Muddling Through
- A Vindication Of The Rights Of Woman
How did I do in my objective to read more non-male, non-white authors? The goal was 32 books, and I finished with 14 non-male, 15 non-white, and 4 both, for a total of 33. Mission accomplished? Quantitatively yes, but qualitatively, the mission of broadening horizons is never done; this will continue to be a focus area.
What will I aim for next year (besides the obligatory quantity)? For one, I intend to read more history and biographies. Given my job, I also am going to do more reading on politics and government. Should be fun!