{"id":6401,"date":"2017-02-17T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2017-02-17T14:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/?p=6401"},"modified":"2017-02-17T08:21:57","modified_gmt":"2017-02-17T14:21:57","slug":"what-book-is-on-your-night-table","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/accountants.intuit.com\/taxprocenter\/proconnect\/what-book-is-on-your-night-table\/","title":{"rendered":"What Book is on Your Night Table?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One key to a successful tax season is taking breaks and recharging. Do you watch your favorite Netflix show, cook a meal or read just a good book? Here are some book recommendations from some of our Intuit\u00ae ProConnect\u2122 <a href=\"http:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"http:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/\">Tax Pro Center<\/a> authors. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<p><strong>David Bergstein CPA, CITP, CGMA <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intuit.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_intuit\">Intuit<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am a magazine man, so if you ask me what\u2019s on my night table, I will say a pile of magazines from the <em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.journalofaccountancy.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"http:\/\/www.journalofaccountancy.com\" target=\"_blank\">Journal of Accountancy<\/a><\/em> to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcompany.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_fastCompany\" target=\"_blank\">Fast Company<\/a><\/em>, and everything in between. But, in reality, I have a tablet on the night table and read from there since my Kindle app is there. I read to stay up to date on technology and taxes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stacy Kildal<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.StacyKAcademy.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_StacyK\" target=\"_blank\">StacyKAcademy.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Atlantis-Plague-Thriller-Origin-Mystery-ebook\/dp\/B00GR5JZHQ\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-Atlantisebook\" target=\"_blank\">The Atlantis Plague (The Origin Mystery, Book 2)<\/a> by A.G. Riddle: \u201cI just spent 2016 reading the entire 26-book Prey series by John Sandford, as well as his Kidd series, along with a few non-fiction books. The Atlantis Gene (Book 1) popped up while browsing in Kindle Prime, so I grabbed it, and now I can&#8217;t NOT finish the series.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Debra Kilsheimer<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bsfsllc.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_bsFSllc\" target=\"_blank\">Behind the Scenes Financial Services<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Colossus-Turbulent-Thrilling-Building-Hoover\/dp\/141653217X\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-Collossusbook\" target=\"_blank\">Colossus: The Turbulent, Thrilling Saga of the Building of Hoover Dam<\/a> by Michael Hiltzik: \u201cEvery time I&#8217;m in Las Vegas, I tour the Dam. It&#8217;s so impressive and to think it was done so long ago! I love learning all about it. When a tax return seems difficult, I just think \u2018it&#8217;s not as challenging as building the Dam\u2019 \u2026 and I keep plugging!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6604\" src=\"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hoover-dam.jpg\" alt=\"hoover-dam\" width=\"382\" height=\"287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hoover-dam.jpg 640w, https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hoover-dam.jpg?resize=150,113 150w, https:\/\/taxprocenter.proconnect.intuit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hoover-dam.jpg?resize=300,225 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mariette Martinez, EA <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/mariettemartinez.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_mariettemartinez\" target=\"_blank\">Mariette F. Martinez, EA<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Accounting-Numberphobic-Survival-Business-Owners\/dp\/0814434320\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-AccountingNumberphobicbook\" target=\"_blank\">Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners<\/a> by Dawn Fotopulos: \u201cThe author uses visual stories and analogies to simplify and beautify the complex concept of financial statements. It\u2019s brilliant and creative writing on the complex topic of embracing your financials. I recommend this book to every small business client I engage with.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Marty McCutchen, CPA <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cpaindfw.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_CPAinDFW\" target=\"_blank\">Marty McCutchen, CPA P.C.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Bible: \u201cIt gives my guidance and wisdom for everyday life.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jackie Meyer, CPA, CTC, MSA <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.meyertax.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_meyertax\" target=\"_blank\">Meyer Tax Consulting LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Good-Health-Life-Enjoying-Spiritual\/dp\/145554714X\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-GoodHealthLifebook\" target=\"_blank\">Good Health, Good Life: 12 Keys to Enjoying Physical and Spiritual Wellness<\/a> by Joyce Meyer:\u00a0\u201cWe just had our second child while ramping into busy season, so I\u2019m trying to get back in shape physically and prepare myself mentally!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>David Oransky, CPA\/PFS, CFP\u00ae, RLP\u00ae<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.laminarwealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_laminarWealth\" target=\"_blank\">Laminar Wealth LLC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Think-About-Money-Jonathan-Clements\/dp\/1523770813\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-ThinkAboutMoneybook\" target=\"_blank\">How to Think About Money<\/a> by Jonathan Clements: \u201cOne of the best personal finance books I&#8217;ve ever read. It&#8217;s very approachable for the novice, yet packed with wisdom for the expert. A must\u00a0read for all.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrew Poulos, EA, ABA, ATP <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.poulosaccounting.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_poulousAcct\" target=\"_blank\">Poulos Accounting &amp; Consulting, Inc.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Exceptional-Presenter-Proven-Formula-Open\/dp\/1929774443\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-ExceptionalPresenterbook\" target=\"_blank\">The Exceptional Presenter: A Proven Formula to Open Up and Own the Room<\/a> by Timothy J. Koegel: \u201cI am reading this book in hopes of obtaining the knowledge and skills to become a better speaker and presenter. Being a speaker and a news media contributor, it\u2019s important to be a great presenter so that you can convey information to the audience efficiently and effectively.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>MB Raimondi, CPA.CITP <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mbraimondicpa.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_mbraimondicpa\" target=\"_blank\">QuickBooks Trainer\/Consultant CPA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cI don\u2019t have a special book. I go with any easy reader that has somewhat of a plot. Some of my favorite authors include Emily Giffin, Ayelet Waldman and Susan Meissner.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>T. Steel Rose, CPA <\/strong>\u2013 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpataxmag.net\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_cpaMagazine\" target=\"_blank\">CPA Magazine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B003IEJZRY\/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-PrincessBride\" target=\"_blank\">The Princess Bride<\/a> by S. Morgenstern: \u201cI loved the movie \u2013 my whole family does. It\u2019s crazy to learn that it took 10 years before Hollywood would produce it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Robert Westley, CPA\/PFS <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northerntrust.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_NorthernTrust\" target=\"_blank\">Northern Trust<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B01GI6S7EK\/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&amp;btkr=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-UndoingProjectbook\" target=\"_blank\">The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds<\/a> by Michael Lewis: \u201cI have been interested in learning more about behavioral economics \u2013 the psychology behind financial decision making. This book tells the story of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky, whose work created the field of behavioral economics.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Joe Woodard <\/strong>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.woodard.com\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\">Woodard<\/a>\u2122<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Circle-Dave-Eggers\/dp\/0345807294\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-Circlebook\" target=\"_blank\">The Circle<\/a> by Dave Eggers: \u201cIt was recommended to me by a good friend who said, \u2018It is stuck in my head \u2026 in a good way.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Me? Most of the time, I read long books that are on the bestseller lists, but favor thrillers, especially Stephen King. Right now, I\u2019m reading Michael Chabon\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Moonglow-Novel-Michael-Chabon-ebook\/dp\/B015CXDLNW\" target=\"_blank\" data-wa-link=\"body_amzn-Moonglowbook\" target=\"_blank\">Moonglow<\/a>. I love the way he writes, and he is very good with character development. What book is on your nightstand? Leave a comment and tell us!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One key to a successful tax season is taking breaks and recharging. Do you watch your favorite Netflix show, cook a meal or read just a good book? Here are some book recommendations from some of our Intuit\u00ae ProConnect\u2122 Tax Pro Center authors. Enjoy! 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