Book Reviews - Clay Reads

Three people work together to push a giant coin uphill toward a large money bag, symbolizing teamwork and financial progress in the debt snowball method.

The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey

The Total Money Makeover: My Journey Through Ramsey’s Baby Steps I first discovered Dave Ramsey on The School of Greatness podcast, where he[…]

A lone astronaut in a white spacesuit floats tethered near a large cylindrical spacecraft, facing a glowing yellow star in deep space. The scene captures the isolation and intensity of interstellar travel, evoking the themes of survival and discovery from Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Clay | June 6

Project Hail Mary: A Blind Dive into Hard Sci-Fi I have to admit, I still haven’t read The Martian by Andy Weir. While[…]

A digital painting of a young man with glasses reading a glowing book, surrounded by swirling purple and orange light, with abstract equations and molecular diagrams representing themes from science, learning, and lucid dreaming.

May Reads Wrap-Up: From Dopamine Loops to Lucid Dreams

Clay | June 1

May Reads Wrap-Up: From Dopamine Loops to Lucid Dreams May was a lighter reading month, mainly because I’ve been deep in a few[…]

Illustration of a young dreamer flying through a surreal night sky with a red convertible and celestial symbols, inspired by lucid dreaming and 90s new age aesthetics.

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge, Howard Rheingold

Clay | May 30

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming by Stephen LaBerge, Howard Rheingold Have you ever had a lucid dream? A dream where you realize[…]

Injured pregnant woman sitting in a crashed car during a snowstorm, clutching her belly with visible distress and fear.

The Crash by Freida McFadden

Clay | May 23

The Crash by Freida McFadden A friend has recommended Freida McFadden’s books a few times, and my wife enjoyed Never Lie, so, when[…]

A digital illustration of a man standing at a glowing clock-shaped crossroads under a radiant sky. Each path leads to symbolic life elements: playful children, a peaceful hammock under a tree, a parked van by rolling hills, and a laptop with dumbbells. The scene represents time choices and life balance. Book review of 168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam

Clay | May 17

168 Hours: You Have More Time Than You Think by Laura Vanderkam I want to say I started taking my time more seriously[…]

An intense fantasy scene depicting a massive, black-scaled dragon roaring against a golden sky. A small figure clings to its back, struggling to stay mounted, while a determined young woman with wavy hair stands in the foreground, gripping a dagger and staring down the beast.

Fourth Wing (The Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros

Clay | May 9

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Have you ever had a book that has been staring you in the face wherever you go? That[…]

Graphic titled 'April Reads' featuring bold brown serif text centered on a soft beige background. Surrounding the title are subtle illustrations symbolizing books read in April: a lavender dragon, a muted green mountain, a golden justice scale, crossed swords, an open book, a flower, a chat bubble, and a stack of books—each representing themes of fantasy, self-mastery, communication, law, and reading.

April Reads: From Self-Mastery to Dragon Academies

Clay | May 5

April Reads: From Self-Mastery to Dragon Academies April was a month of unexpected insights—from self-sabotage and communication to economic systems and dragon-riding fantasy.[…]

Illustration contrasting two economic systems — a modern city with a courthouse on the left and a dense informal settlement on the right — connected by glowing legal documents and a golden key, symbolizing the transformative power of formal property rights.

The Mystery of Capital by Hernando de Soto

Clay | May 2

The Mystery of Capital by Hernando de Soto I have a confession to make. I am deep into crypto, or as those deeply[…]

Summer Knight by Jim Butcher

Clay | April 24

Throwback Thursday: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher It is another entry in Throwback Thursday. I reviewed Grave Peril last time, and now I’ve[…]