2013 Book List

For those of us that work in creative fields, it’s vastly important to find ways to keep our creative juices flowing. That’s probably why curiosity is a constant factor for most designers and artists. For me, personally, I find much inspiration in reading books and watching films. The common thread between all media is storytelling and I find I am a better storyteller for seeking out many varied perspectives. This past year, I found myself re-reading a couple of my all-time favorite books. I also read a few that have made it to the big screen. (I’m one of those people that prefers to read the book before seeing the film version so that I can get the “whole story” before seeing the condensed version.) My book choices tend to oscillate between intense dramas and hilarious comedies. Perhaps because after a heart-wrenching story, I need a good laugh. Here are some of the books that I’ve devoured this year:

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd ★★★★★

The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

You Are Not So Smart: (Why You Have Too Many Friends on Facebook, Why Your Memory Is Mostly Fiction, and 46 Other Ways You’re Deluding Yourself) by David McRaney