The best books of 2024

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My favorite read in 2024

Book cover of The Inner Clock

Anna Dearmon Kornick ❤️ loved this book because...

"Inner Clock" by Lynne Peeples is such an eye-opener about how our inner rhythms affect our well-being and how we show up in the world. As a time management coach, I thought it was such a fun and relatable read—so many great takeaways I can use in my work.

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By Lynne Peeples,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Inner Clock as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

How the groundbreaking science of body clocks can help you sleep better, feel happier and improve your overall health

'The Inner Clock explores the strange new science of why your circadian rhythms fall out of sync - and how to get them back on track to live a happier, healthier life' JAMES NESTOR, BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF BREATH

'Secrets to better sleep . . . Crammed with facts, figures and fascinating scientific studies' SUNDAY TIMES

Your body contains a symphony of tiny timepieces, synchronised to the sun and subtle signals in your environment and behaviour. But modern insults like artificial light,…


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My 2nd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Creating Superfans: How To Turn Your Customers Into Lifelong Advocates

Anna Dearmon Kornick ❤️ loved this book because...

"Creating Superfans" by Brittany Hodak is such a fun read! Brittany's writing style keeps you hooked, and I walked away with so many ideas—not just for building superfans, but especially for how to better treat my clients and community. Highly recommend!

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By Brittany Hodak,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Creating Superfans as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Superfans aren't just for pop stars and NBA teams.

What if your customers loved your brand the way Swifties love Taylor or Drake loves the Raptors?

In Creating Superfans, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and fan-engagement guru Brittany Hodak shares the proprietary five-step SUPER Fan System she developed running successful campaigns and products for globally known brands including Walmart, Disney, Amazon, Katy Perry, the Boston Red Sox, and more. With her trademark mix of humor and sharp business insights, she combines entertaining stories from her years of working with major stars like Dolly Parton and KISS with case studies of familiar brands…


My 3rd favorite read in 2024

Book cover of Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect

Anna Dearmon Kornick ❤️ loved this book because...

"Unreasonable Hospitality" by Will Guidara is packed with incredible lessons about creating special, memorable experiences for others—even if you're not in the hospitality industry. Will's insights are so inspiring and absolutely apply to building meaningful connections in any field.

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By Will Guidara,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Unreasonable Hospitality as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Essential lessons in hospitality for every business, from the former co-owner of legendary restaurant Eleven Madison Park.

Will Guidara was twenty-six when he took the helm of Eleven Madison Park, a struggling New York City two-star brasserie that had never quite lived up to its majestic room. Eleven years later, EMP was named the best restaurant in the world.

How did Guidara pull off this unprecedented transformation? Radical reinvention, a true partnership between the kitchen and the dining room-and memorable, over-the-top, bespoke hospitality. Guidara's team surprised a family who had never seen snow with a magical sledding trip to Central…


Don‘t forget about my book 😀

Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity

By Anna Dearmon Kornick,

Book cover of Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity

What is my book about?

Time Management Essentials: The Tools You Need to Maximize Your Attention, Energy, and Productivity is a comprehensive, up-to-the-minute approach to time management to help you stop feeling overwhelmed―and spend more time on the things that matter most.

Good time management skills have always been an important factor in professional success, but between ever-evolving collaboration apps and the more recent pandemic-related workplace shifts, the tools and even the principles behind them have changed.

In Time Management Essentials, I offer comprehensive, up-to-date information you need to manage your time with a values-based approach. I wrote this book to help folks stop feeling overwhelmed so they can spend time on what matters most.

Think of this book like a step-by-step roadmap to taking charge of your time.