And it's our annual review of Anime North, which you get once a year because, well, I'm there every year.
This time I ran a few new events and wanted to cover them – and I had a few interesting progeek insights to share.
review
Book Review: Poke The Box by Seth Godin
Poke The Box by Seth Godin
ISBN-10: 1936719002
ISBN-13: 978-1936719006
PROS:
- Good, "eloquent rant" style.
- Explores a number of angles about the core subject.
- Neither overly long or short – just right to get you going.
CONS:
- Occasionally repetitive.
- Doesn't provide a blueprint – just the push.
SUMMARY: Godin at his best, provoking you to think and take initiative. A definite must-read.
Book Review: The Price Of Everything
The Price of Everything: Solving the Mystery of Why We Pay What We Do by Eduardo Porter
# ISBN-10: 1591843626
# ISBN-13: 978-1591843627
PROS:
- Makes you think seriously about prices and economics on a variety of subjects.
- Has fascinating historical and cultural insights, with plenty of references.
- Asks – and answers – some hard economic questions.
- Extremely readable and accessible.
CONS:
- References are arranged in a hard, odd-to-use way.
- At times the author's opinion intrudes on his analysis.
- Discusses solutions to economic issues, but not in much depth.
SUMMARY: An accessible and thought-provoking look at how economics affects almost everything we do that's good for people who want a better handle on the psychology of our economic behaviors.