by Ashley
Hi Friends! I hope you’re having a great Friday and beginning of your weekend!
I just had an idea I wanted to run by you all.
Soooo, when I first started blogging here last March (2014) I read a TON of financial books. Some that had been on my reading list for a long time and hand’t gotten around to yet (yes, I’m the dork who keeps a “To Read” list much like a “To Do” list), and some that you guys recommended when I first started blogging.
But now it’s been awhile since I’ve read a financially-relevant book and I’d like to bring them back for the summer. But why read them alone? Aren’t book clubs way more fun?
So I went down to my library and picked up this little diddy the other day:
Photo credit from Amazon (not a referral link). I took a picture of my library book but I’m having technical difficulties and none of my photos are loading to my computer. Don’t know if its a computer problem or phone problem but it’s really been frustrating! Techie people – any tips? I don’t even know how to diagnose what might be wrong… Moving on…
Wanna read it with me?
If so, I’d definitely recommend getting it from your library for FREE (they have physical copies, electronic download options, and even books on CD). I also saw on the Dave Ramsey website that they’re only $10 right now. Again – I’d save the cash and just borrow it for free, but wanted to provide some options. You may be able to find it cheap at a used book store, too.
So my plan is to read one financially-relevant book per month over the summer (June-August). I’ll let you know what I’m reading at the beginning of the month and if you want to join the book club then just pick it up and read with us! I’ll post my thoughts at the end of the month.
Also, this was kind of on a whim so I didn’t ask opinions on what to read this month, but if there’s a financially-relevant book you’re dying to read (or have read and would recommend) let me know in the comments section and maybe I’ll pick it for one of the other summer months to read.
Have a safe weekend all! See you on Monday!
Hi, I’m Ashley! Arizonan on paper, Texan at heart. Lover of running, blogging, and all things cheeeeese. Freshly 40, married mother of two, working in academia. Trying to finally (finally!) pay off that ridiculous 6-digit student loan debt!
Couldn’t beleive when I read which book you had chosen, it’s a wonderful coincidence as I downloaded this book for free months ago but haven’t read it as I’ve been to busy reading fiction! I think it’s a sign to finally read it!!!
Yay! That’s perfect! Let’s get to reading : )
I will see if my library carries a copy.
Yes! That’d be great!
Smart couples finish rich is a great book that was a enjoyable read and has practical advice and real life stories
Sounds like a great read! Thanks for the suggestion!
Your Money or Your Life – my favorite book of all time, any genre
Awesome, I’ll check it out!
I am in! I need to get back into reading anyway and this will be a good start.
I really love Mary Hunt’s personal finance books. “Debt Proof Living” is one of my favorites as well as “Debt Proof Your Marriage”. I have read many, many personal finance books and this author really resonated with me.
I know I’ve read at least one book of hers, but I can’t recall the title off the top of my head. I’ll have to google these books to check them out!
Have you read “Lean In” yet? It is fantastic. As a woman working to the top in my profession, it is telling me EVERYTHING I have needed to hear for years! It is a quick read and will really get you thinking.