Business books to read slowly

Larry Hendrick commented on my post about the Mind Map Organic Study Technique:

"This looks like a great way to come to a quick understanding of a book, and most business books are informational only. However, sometimes I want to read slowly and re-read slowly just for the enjoyment. Business books can be that good, when well written!"

I think Larry's right.  So here's my list of books to read slowly - just for the enjoyment.  Please add your favorites in a comment - let's make a great list.  And please check out Larry's site - I've just added it to my feeds.  Looks great!

BOOKS TO READ SLOWLY

The Leader's Guide to Storytelling: Mastering the Art and Discipline of Business Narrative, Stephen Denning, Jossey-Bass, 2005.  384 pages.  A master story teller tells us how to use stories to motivate, build trust, transmit values, build collaboration, share knowledge and spread a vision.

Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative-Thinking Techniques (2nd Edition), Michael Michalko, Ten Speed Press, 2006.  394 pages.  A whimsical, but useful guide to business creativity.  You can learn more about Michael at his webpage, Creative Thinking, and on his Amazon Plog.

Weird Ideas That Work: 11 1/2 Practices for Promoting, Managing, and Sustaining Innovation, Robert I. Sutton, Free Press, 2001.  224 pages.  I can't get enough of Bob's writing.  His books are based on sound science, but he writes for us laymen.  And my mom says he looks like my grandfather Bobby (when Bobby was a younger man).  Who can beat that?  I read Bob's blog regularly, and follow his links to other well written blogs.  My second favorite book by Bob is also on my list of books to read slowly...

The No Asshole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't, Robert I. Sutton, Warner Business Books, February 2007.  224 pages.  I reviewed this back in October, saying I had just "enjoyed my way through" the book.  You will too.

How to Become a Rainmaker: The Rules for Getting and Keeping Customers and Clients, Jeffrey J. Fox, Hyperion, 2000.  192 pages.  Short pithy chapters - each not much longer than an average blog post - about how to make the sale.

How about you?  What do you love to read?