When it comes to Clive Cussler books, the Dirk Pitt novels arguably put the author on the map as one of the best action-adventure writers. For those that have never read a Dirk Pitt novel, I envy you—you have a lot of great adventures in front of you. And for those that are already familiar, it may be time to re-read the classics. Here is the best Dirk Pitt novel—so far.
There’s something about the Vietnam War era that has really led to some of the best works in both film and literature. Perhaps it was the polarizing viewpoints, or the access the media had to the war, or the overall civil condition in the US. Whatever the cause, we can’t deny that there was some great art to come from this era. Here is the best novel ever written about the Vietnam War. Hands-down.
If you want to join the military, then you need to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB). In order to qualify for certain Military Occupation Specialties (MOS), prospective recruits will first need to get a minimum score on the ASVAB. Fortunately, the ASVAB is a test that is fairly easy to prepare for. In fact, if you get a book and study, then you are already way ahead of your peers. Here is the best ASVAB test prep book.
This should be more aptly called Best Suicidal Novelist Not Named Ernest Hemingway, as we left out the most notorious suicidal novelist on purpose--we wanted to spread the recognition a little bit. Nonetheless, there have been many brilliant novels written by troubled and depressed authors. It is especially poignant to read a novel and to know it was written by an author that ultimately took his/her own life. Here is the best novels written by suicidal authors.
The Appalachian Trail is the American mecca for personal challenge and growth. This 2,200-mile trek has drawn people from all walks of life, and from all over the world. The tales of this journey are very entertaining and do a good job representing the experience. So if you desire to tackle the Appalachian Trail, or just want to hear about the adventures, then there are many great books to choose from. Here is the only book you need to read about hiking the Appalachian Trail, and what it is like to do so if you don’t ever on actually hiking it yourself.
It’s the last full week in July and for thousands of students across the country it means one thing: Bar Exam Time! The culmination of 3 years of law school boiled down to an excruciating 2-3 day exam. Law school is a tough and tumultuous 3 years. If you are considering applying to pursue your JD, then you better look into it before taking the plunge—especially with current tuition! Here is the one book you want to read before applying to and attending law school.
Hermann Hesse is one of the greatest German writers. His writing is highly regarded for man’s search of spirituality and self-awareness. He won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1946. If you have yet to read one of Hesse’s novels, then it is well worth your time to explore his works. Not only are the insights very well thought out, but the storytelling and prose are superb. Here is the one novel to read if you only read one Herman Hesse book.
Most everyone would like to make more money. And there are is no shortage of information out there. But the problem is that there might be too much info out there on how to obtain wealth. It seems writing books on obtaining wealth has made quite a few people wealthy! Finding quality books on the topic was not easy, but here is the best book on obtaining wealth and the mindset to be successful.
There are certain books that all people should read by the time they reach adulthood. Not only because these books represent a certain aspect in understanding important aspects of the political and human condition, but because these books are well-intertwined in our popular culture. A day does not go by that you will not hear a reference to one of these books on the news, in a movie or in conversation with friends. So here is the one book that all adults should read.
I'm surprised by how many adults I meet that have never read a book by Ernest Hemingway. This is even the case amongst people that really like reading. This surprised me, because he is one of the most well-known American authors of all-time, and probably the most notable of the 20th century--although there is a strong case to be made for Faulkner. If you have never read a Hemingway novel, then here is the best one to start with.
