commonsku Staff Picks: 2021 Books Of The Year
In this new series, we’ll be asking members of our commonsku team to share their favorite pieces of content this year, including books, music, merch, and more!
Over at commonsku, we read a lot. Most of the time we’re bingeing our incredible ebooks, but not always of course. As part of our 12 Days of Content Campaign, we thought it would be fun to share with you all, some of our favorite picks from 2021! We asked a few members of the commonsku team, from different departments, to share their favorite book from 2021. Read more and head to the full post below!
Kate Masewich, Vice President Of Marketing
Hell of a Book - Jason Mott
“The title does not lie, it is a hell of a book. The story covers racial injustice, imaginary friends, mental illness, alcoholism, and grief.”
Lucia Kim, Web & Graphic Designer
Dollargut Dream Department Store - Mi-Ye Lee.
“This was a perfect feel-good story to read before going to sleep. I wanted to finish the book all at once because it was so easy to read, but at the same time save it so I can read it for more nights.”
Joe Kemple, Customer Success manager
DUNE - Frank Herbert
“I read the entire 6-book series this year but if I have to suggest just one, you have to start from the beginning with the first book in the saga.
Politics mingled with Theology, with heavy 'spices' of sci-fi dystopia I couldn't put it down & can't stop recommending it to others.”
Allison Lavigne, Customer Success Specialist
Ella Minnow Pea - Mark Dunn
“If you enjoy the English language, this is the book for you. The story is told using written letters from the townspeople. As the story progresses, the letters of the alphabet are avoided.”
Ashley Colautti, Senior Account Manager
Daisy Jones & The Six - Taylor Jenkins Reid
“I read a lot this year, I joined a local book club, looking at the stack right now I honestly can't pick a favorite. This year we read mostly light fiction that transported us away from reality. For a book that is fun and draws you right in, I recommend Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid”
Mark Graham, President, and Chief Brand Officer
Kitchen Confidential- Anthony Bourdain
“Anthony Bourdain is a masterful storyteller and has a wonderful knack for showcasing the humanity in an often misunderstood profession. Hilarious and disturbing at the same time.”
Like these commonsku Staff Book Picks? Check out our full 2021 book list on Goodreads, here.