My favourite books of 2024

As the year draws to a close, and with the 2024 reflection post now on the blog, I thought I’d share my favourite books from the past year.

I have recently been trying to read more again, replacing screen time with the pages of a physical book.

There is just something different about holding a real book in your hands, turning each page, that creates a totally different experience. I didn’t like reading when I was young. But as I’ve ‘grown up’ I’ve found myself wanting to delve into reading more and more. I know it benefits me and my brain. Especially in the late evenings as part of a wind down from the day.

With this in mind, as we wind down the year and look towards the new, I thought I would share the books that have stood out for me this year.

  1. Do Story by Bobette Buster
  2. The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson
  3. Building Green Software by Anne Curie, Sarah Hsu, Sara Bergman
  4. No Bullsh*t Strategy by Alex M H Smith
  5. Company of One by Paul Jarvis
  6. From What Is to What If by Rob Hopkins
  7. Do Improvise by Robert Poynton

Each book has brought something different. As you can see from some of the titles, I have been reading a lot about business, strategy and storytelling. More on why very soon.

I have also read more on my focus topic of green software/websites. I think it is important to read what others have been researching, thinking and finding. Coupling that with my own research and knowledge, I believe this is the best way to continuously improve. Something I’ve always been a firm believer in.

I’d love to know if you have a favourite book from the past year. Let me know on the LinkedIn post on the same topic, or via Bluesky.