by Linda Davis

I love to read. While I enjoy most any category of books, I’m ravenous when it comes to reading business books.  Unfortunately, one of the down sides of having a busy career, as well as being a social networker, is finding time to actually read them. I’ve also discovered that among the huge selection of business books available, there are only a handful that can be counted among my favorites.  I have reviewed a few of those favorites here and plan to continue but in the meantime my search continues for business books that can make a difference in what I do.

About three months ago, I discovered Soundview Executive Book Summaries.  Executive Book Summaries are just what their name implies, summaries of executive books. (Remember Cliffs Notes?)  I signed on for an annual subscription by mail for $149. This also includes free access to the online versions of my summaries so I can easily access them when I’m traveling. I can read the PDF or HTML version or listen to them in MP3 format. (The online version only is $119 and a CD version is available for $159.)  In addition to monthly summaries, you can also purchase individual selections or collections of a specific category like marketing or the art of selling. 

Here’s why I like them.  I confess that I have more than a few business books sitting around that I’ve never read beyond the first chapter.  Now, after getting a small taste of the book being reviewed, I can tell if I actually want to buy it.  A novel concept?  Soundview Executive Book Summaries have been around for over 30 years.  

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