In July of 2024, I had shoulder surgery and needed to spend six weeks in a sling. I was unable to work, drive anywhere, or type on a keyboard efficiently. After a couple weeks of bingeing YouTube and streaming sites, I had finally had my fill and made a complete break with mindless internet use–something I’ve been trying to achieve for over a decade.
My phone usage has dropped from close to the American average of 4.5 hours per day to under 3 hours per week. Because I was still in an arm sling at the time, I started reading more and set myself a goal to read an average of 2 books a month for the next year. This page provides an ordered list of the books I’ve read starting in August of 2024.
Currently Reading
- Art of Gathering by Priya Parker
- The Virtual Leader by Takako Hirata
- Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew B. Crawford
The 2024 Book List
August
- Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport
- Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
- No Mud, No Lotus by Thich Nhat Hanh
- Mutual Aid by Dean Spade
- Guerrilla Furniture Design by Wil Holman
- Mid-Century Modern Furniture by Michael Crow
- Essentialism by Greg McKeown
- Existential Kink by Carolyn Elliot
September
- Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew B. Crawford