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Less than 48 hours before the end of 2024... How many books have you read this year? Or has it been all about social media, endless hustling, or maybe you just don’t enjoy reading?

No be who belleful dey see eye read books.

Nigerians read books for reading’s sake. They don’t do it to better their lives. It reminds me of an entry I saw here once; people who dwelled in a slum. In that slum resided a book merchant. He had consumed over 300 books and counting. The knowledge he got from them was endless quotes from great men. He still lived in his one-bedroom tent with a pit toilet located metres away.

meobizy:
He had consumed over 300 books and counting. The knowledge he got from them was endless quotes from great men. He still lived in his one-bedroom tent with a pit toilet located metres away.

Reading is a powerful tool for personal growth, but it doesn’t guarantee a transformation in one’s financial or social status. Books offer knowledge, insights, and perspectives, but real change often requires action and the application of what has been learned.

People read for various reasons—whether to gain knowledge, improve intelligence, or simply for enjoyment—and each type of book serves its purpose. However, when it comes to financial improvement or achieving success, reading alone isn’t enough. Without taking practical steps and putting in the effort to implement strategies, all the knowledge in the world won’t lead to tangible results. Reading is the foundation, but action is the catalyst for change.

I only read one book this year AMERICANAH by chimamanda ngozi adichie

Xbox2005:
I only read one book this year AMERICANAH by chimamanda ngozi adichie

What lessons or insights did you take from it?

GistMedia0:
What lessons or insights did you take from it?

it was just a love story
A love story that crosses continents.From the place of Africans in the race of politics in America,to love across continents,a confident and self-made woman making her way in these complicated times.
The book is also about identity, nationality,race, difference, loneliness, aspiration and love.

No be to read books be the problem. The real McCoy be say u go gree apply wetin u read inside the book to your life?🥱

Xbox2005:
it was just a love story
A love story that crosses continents.From the place of Africans in the race of politics in America,to love across continents,a confident and self-made woman making her way in these complicated times.
The book is also about identity, nationality,race, difference, loneliness, aspiration and love.

That's lovely!

meobizy:
Nigerians read books for reading’s sake. They don’t do it to better their lives. It reminds me of an entry I saw here once; people who dwelled in a slum. In that slum resided a book merchant. He had consumed over 300 books and counting. The knowledge he got from them was endless quotes from great men. He still lived in his one-bedroom tent with a pit toilet located metres away.

This is a dumb opinion inspired by hardship. Anyone can read for leisure, whether they be a billionaire or a homeless person.

You cannot gatekeep people's reasons for reading or what they gain from it. Implying that reading books should automatically improve one's standard of living, while ignoring the real determinants of wealth like environment, family and economy, is the sort of thing someone like you who doesn't read would think

I had a goal of 40, but life happened and I was not in the state of mind to enjoy anything. But I still managed 23 and I hope I can do better next year.

ReacherSaidNoth:
I had a goal of 40, but life happened and I was not in the state of mind to enjoy anything. But I still managed 23 and I hope I can do better next year.

Wow! that's great.

Waoh I love book worms I will beat that number 2025 is that a challenge?

Read more than 50 books this year

GistMedia0:
Wow! that's great.

How many did you read?

Anndju:
Read more than 50 books this year

Very impressive, what's your top five?

ReacherSaidNoth:
How many did you read?

Entrepreneurship:

1. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries


2. Start with Why by Simon Sinek



Leadership:

1. Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek


2. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown



Coding:

1. Clean Code by Robert C. Martin


2. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart



Romance:

1. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks


2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen



Money:

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki


2. The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko



Alpha Male:

1. The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida


2. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene



Crime:

1. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote


2. The Godfather by Mario Puzo

GistMedia0:
Entrepreneurship:

1. The Lean Startup by Eric Ries


2. Start with Why by Simon Sinek



Leadership:

1. Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek


2. Dare to Lead by Brené Brown



Coding:

1. Clean Code by Robert C. Martin


2. Automate the Boring Stuff with Python by Al Sweigart



Romance:

1. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks


2. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen



Money:

1. Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki


2. The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley and William D. Danko



Alpha Male:

1. The Way of the Superior Man by David Deida


2. The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene



Crime:

1. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote


2. The Godfather by Mario Puzo

A diverse list, I've only read The Godfather among those.

ReacherSaidNoth:
A diverse list, I've only read The Godfather among those.

Haven't you read The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene? I started reading it back in secondary school.

The book teaches you how to navigate power dynamics, gain influence, and outmaneuver opponents in various aspects of life. With 48 practical laws, such as "Never Outshine the Master" and "Conceal Your Intentions," the book uses historical examples to provide strategies for leadership, success, and personal growth.

I read about five books this year, two were ebooks. I used to read a lot but this has been a busy year and this place is also not helping. It takes a lot of my free time but the incoming year will change all that. I'm done generating traffic for the nigga who owns this place.

People still dey get time read book for this tinubu champions league season?........

Even ontop the leisure time, son of man still got a whole lot in his head.......Chai!...

Son of man gats be self motivated mehn!....

GistMedia0:
Less than 48 hours before the end of 2024... How many books have you read this year? Or has it been all about social media, endless hustling, or maybe you just don’t enjoy reading?

nothing less than 30 Inspirational books

Person wey never chop no dey read books

I just finished reading my 209 books
This December 27th
It's amazing...

Hmmmm

It's not the numbers of books you read that really matters but the ones that help you to grow

I must increase my book count next year

ReacherSaidNoth:
This is a dumb opinion inspired by hardship. Anyone can read for leisure, whether they be a billionaire or a homeless person.

You cannot gatekeep people's reasons for reading or what they gain from it. Implying that reading books should automatically improve one's standard of living, while ignoring the real determinants of wealth like environment, family and economy, is the sort of thing someone like you who doesn't read would think

While i dont entirely agree with the guy, calling someone's opinion dumb and inspired by poverty is very uncharitable

meobizy:
Nigerians read books for reading’s sake. They don’t do it to better their lives. It reminds me of an entry I saw here once; people who dwelled in a slum. In that slum resided a book merchant. He had consumed over 300 books and counting. The knowledge he got from them was endless quotes from great men. He still lived in his one-bedroom tent with a pit toilet located metres away.

Hmmmm

In other countries, people read books for knowledge, Personal development, transformation, and bringing a solution to Problems.
Nigerians read books Just for fun