The Attack of the Lean Books

I read a lot of books – averaging 5/month. For right or (most likely) wrong, I don’t read any fiction. I get my fiction fix through other mediums.

I usually pick-up/download a book to gain perspective on solving a current technical or business problem. In that way, I am a very deliberate reader. I don’t skip around and read every word (unless the book turns into a total dud) while internalizing how to put these ideas to practice.

Books can give you a good education but true learning comes through practice.

My reading list recently has included all the new lean series of books out this year – and yes there’s a lot.

Lean Analytics
By Alistair Croll, Benjamin Yoskovitz
Use Data to Build a Better Startup Faster

Lean UX
By Jeff Gothelf with Josh Seiden
Applying Lean Principles to Improve User Experience