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Mark Williamson

I have read way too many business books in my day... so I am expanding my horizons by getting into new genres. Don't get me wrong, I still have a stack of business books I will read, but right now I am starting to read Enders Game, which will be my first "True" Sci-Fi read... I will let you know how it goes.

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  • Sunnyvale, Ca, USA |
  • member since Friday, August 4 2006

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  • amandalynn says

    Hey, I notice that you are reading Angels and Demons, I'm also reading it. Is it just me or does it start off sortof slow? I started reading it about 2 weeks ago and have only picked it up twice. I just can't seem to get into it! How far along are you, and does it get better?

    posted 3 days ago send a note

  • riverjordan says

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    posted 1 month ago send a note

  • lorraine t says

    Hi Mark,
    I have a book I'd like to recommend: JAKE by Nick Trempus .... Nick happens to be my son .... his book is available at Amazon.com. I think you will really like his style of writing; an easy-read, and it takes you through a gamut of emotion - and the finish is nothing short of shocking.

    posted 2 months ago send a note

  • roseli o says

    Hi Mark, about Collapse - Jared Diamond: Very insightful and not too complex, is something that makes sense how the civilizations collapsed. I would read it.

    posted 3 months ago send a note

  • ken h says

    Recommend a favorite book? Try one of my faves, "The Thirteenth Tale." It's a great story about reading and writing, and sort of a "ghost story."

    posted 3 months ago send a note

  • lisa j says

    I just read the description of Gang Leader for a Day. It looks quite interesting. Let me know if it's good. I may have to check it out!

    posted 4 months ago send a note

  • abhishek m says

    hey
    it seems that u r very much interested in reading the books
    r u planning to read any new one

    posted 4 months ago send a note

  • kevin c says

    Hey, what'd you think of wikinomics?

    posted 5 months ago send a note

  • lisa j says

    Whoops! I missed the favorites button on the new layout! I have not read ANY of your favorties....

    posted 5 months ago send a note

  • lisa j says

    Hi Mark! You have tons of books on your shelf :) What are your all time favorites?

    posted 5 months ago send a note

  • joshua says

    Hey dude -- Should I read "Einstein"?

    posted 5 months ago send a note

  • cheryl kaye tardif, author of whale song says

    Happy Turkey Day to all my wonderful US friends! :)

    I hope you take a moment to be thankful for all that you have and all the people in your life.

    Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author
    http://www.cherylktardif.com

    posted 6 months ago send a note

  • ikechukwu ozigbu says

    Hi, saw your shelf and thought it will be nice if we share some ideas, i read randomly but mostly books about success building.

    posted 6 months ago send a note

  • karatechick316 says

    I see you read Animal Farm and Goodnight Moon. Both are great books :)

    posted 6 months ago send a note

  • salar_shushan says

    Ender's Game is one of the 'new' classics of Science Fiction. Given the serious nature of the choices i see, I will be surprised if you don't enjoy it immensely!
    Cheers,
    Susan

    posted 6 months ago send a note

  • eng'r,poet,writer,editor,saghierahmedjafri says

    Dear Mark Williamson !
    It is interesting to know that you read business books.I arrange functions and seminars (literary,cultural, business,professionals) in which , the poets,writers, businessmen, professionals participate actively.They present their works,reports, articles,poetry,short stories etc. in Urdu and also in different languages with , translation in Urdu.
    You have read many business books.I am sure that now , you will also be interested to read literary books,interesting articles, short stories,novels.
    Saghier Ahmed Jafri ,
    http://www.urdumanzil.com/adab_nama/index.html

    posted 6 months ago send a note

  • serena93 says

    Read your comment on "The Fountainhead." I was introduced to Rand's works via "Atlas Shrugged" and read her books "backward." that is, Atlas first, then Fountainhead, Anthem, We the Living, and the collections of essays as they came out. I agree with you about Atlas being ahead of Fountainhead, though I wonder after many readings of both whether that is in part because her superheroic characters are more believable in a book set, however anachronistically, in the future. Since you like business books, I'm wondering if you've read Alan Greenspan's autobiography. Having read an excerpt and heard him on Russert and Charlie Rose, I just bought the book and haven't read it yet. I will be interested to read what he says about Rand. I actually took his economic course at Nathaniel Branden Institute in the late 60s when he was part of the inner circle. I am new to Shelfari and still puzzled about how it works, so if you wish to communicate, I'm not sure how that is done.

    posted 7 months ago send a note

  • joshua says

    what is best business book you have read recently?

    posted 7 months ago send a note

  • pbahchevanov says

    Hello, I would like to say some words about my experience with the Shelfari Author Review and Author Review Chat. As you know, there is a group of authors - readers, who normally would like to make their books known for the wide public. But, this is not correct directly to be done, because the other members of this society feel bothered, and this would be indeed so. To help is coming the Shelfari Author Review and Author Review Chat where the authors get the chance to promote their books and any of the other members is free to visit or not this group. Thanks to J. Kaye Oldner for the enthusiasm and the great work to organize the group and blog. Thanks to the reviewers for their great work to read our books and to give competent opinion. P. Bahchevanov

    posted 7 months ago send a note

  • resko says

    Wow, Enders Game. Great book. Haven't thought about it in a while. Have fun with it!

    posted 7 months ago send a note

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