Which Book Shall We Discuss Next?

Posted by Lynnae on June 16, 2008

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Next week will be the final installment of my (Not) Keeping Up With Our Parents series. I’ve really enjoyed the discussion, and I’d like to continue the book review posts. I’m going to make a change, however. I’m going to move the book reviews over to Lynnae’s Bookshelf, my book review blog.

I’m doing this for one main reason. Between regular book reviews, a regular Wednesday feature, and roundups on the weekends, I’m finding I don’t have as much post space to dedicate to frugality and finances as I’d like. By moving the book reviews to my book review blog, I free up another day to talk frugality with you all. I’ll post a link to the book reviews every Monday, so you don’t forget to participate, if you’re a reader that likes the book reviews.

With that in mind, it’s time to pick another book to review. I went through my book library and picked out three that would inspire good discussion. Please vote in the poll, and I’ll let you know which book the readers picked next week when I wrap up (Not) Keeping Up With Our Parents.

Here are your choices:

The Overspent American - As the title suggests, this book is focused on the spending habits of americans. Six chapters plus an epilogue analyze why American’s overspend and the ramifications of that spending. I haven’t read it yet. It’s hard to tell whether this will be much like (Not) Keeping Up With Our Parents, or whether this author has a different perspective.

Live Well On Less Than You Think - In a book after my own heart, Fred Brock writes about how to essentially give yourself a raise by cutting expenses. In 10 chapters, Brock discusses everything from credit cards to cars to education to retirement. This book is like Frugality 101 for those seeking to live on less. The information is pretty basic, but solid.

Does Your Bag Have Holes? - This is a personal finance book unlike any other I’ve ever read. It is divided into 4 principles and 6 choices of prosperity. Cameron Taylor writes from a Christian perspective, but most of the topics he covers are applicable to anybody. As he talks about the principles and choices of prosperity, Taylor dispells 24 myths about prosperity, including myths about personal responsibility, faith, and government.

Vote for your favorite choice, and I’ll let you know next week what our next book will be.

Which book should we discuss next?

Live Well on Less Than You Think (51%, 37 Votes)
Does Your Bag Have Holes? (30%, 22 Votes)
The Overspent American (19%, 14 Votes)

Total Voters: 73

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5 Responses to “Which Book Shall We Discuss Next?”

Kelly from My Small Cents on June 16th, 2008 4:18 am

Well I’d like you to review all three of them actually: They all sound good…
Momma @ Tales From The Road Less Traveled on June 16th, 2008 5:44 am

Have you already read Live Well On Less Than You Think? I couldn’t get past chapter 2. Not that it wasn’t good information, it just didn’t hold my attention.
Rob in Madrid on June 16th, 2008 12:30 pm

Actually change my vote to Does your Bag have holes from Live well…
Marci on June 16th, 2008 2:55 pm

Either Live Well or Bag/Holes. The Overspending book sounds like it is not really well suited to your followers, as most are already trying to be rather frugal. (At least that’s my take from the comments I read )
Marci on June 16th, 2008 2:56 pm

PS - I like your moving the book blog to the bookshelf… now we get an Extra blog from you Thanks!!!