Pop Sugar's Annual Ultimate Reading Challenge discussion

*Warning potential spoiler, sort of*
So I just finished reading 'The hours' which was going to be my first non-PSRC book for 2016, when in the last chapters it was revealed that the Mrs Brown character was a Librarian (though the novel revolves around other aspects of her life and it has nothing to do with her occupation really). I'm a Youth Services Officer in a public library (though qualified as a Librarian). Would you say this counts enough for me to include it and tick off this category? I'm thinking yes.

I'd count it.

Nicole wrote: "I'd count it."
Thanks. It would bug me to have 'non PSRC' books this early in the year.

I'm reading a book which has a newspaper journalist as its protagonist. I'm a staff writer for two websites & a freelancer, do you think that's close enough?!

For this category I think I'm going to read Confessions of a Call Center Girl. It's really the closest thing I could find - I work in a call center for drug and alcohol treatment centers, so while I'm not really trying to sell anything myself, I'm also not a counselor by any sense of the word. Its not what I want to do forever, I'm going to school for accounting but I'm not working in anything near there yet, so call center novel it is haha

Does anyone know a book about a financial planner? When I try to look, I just get financial planning books, which doesn't seem in the spirit of the challenge at all.

Ttrivium wrote: "Does anyone know a book about a financial planner? When I try to look, I just get financial planning books, which doesn't seem in the spirit of the challenge at all."
Oh dear, that would be a difficult one. I can't think of anything myself. But I'll try and find something at work if I can for you.

I'm running into the same problems as Trivium. I am a Teller/Loan Officer at a Credit Union and can only seem to find books about becoming a better teller. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks!

Ttrivium wrote: "Does anyone know a book about a financial planner? When I try to look, I just get financial planning books, which doesn't seem in the spirit of the challenge at all."

If you like cosy mysteries Sarah Graves writes a series about a woman who was a financial planner who is semi retired and now restoring an old home and solving murder mysteries at the same time. The series is home repair is homicide with the first book being Dead cats bounce.

Hi!

Does anyone know of a book about someone who works in internal communication or something close? Thanks!

Filipa wrote: "Hi!

Does anyone know of a book about someone who works in internal communication or something close? Thanks!"

I don't know if this would work for you but have you read Attachments by Rainbow Rowell? It's been a while since I've read it but I remember he had to monitor work emails and stuff. Plus, it's a good book! :)

I'm a technology coach for a financial services firm. So, I figure I can go tech, coaching, or financial services. To the folks above that asked about financial planning, I plan to read The Wolf of Wall Street. It's about someone in the industry, and it seems like it would be a more fun read than your typical non-fiction book about the industry. Would love to hear if there are any other ideas!

Zoe wrote: "Filipa wrote: "Hi!

Does anyone know of a book about someone who works in internal communication or something close? Thanks!"

I don't know if this would work for you but have you read Attachments..."

Thank you, Zoe!

Stephanie wrote:
If you like cosy mysteries Sarah Graves writes a series about a woman who was a financial planner who is semi retired and now restoring an old home and solving murder mysteries at the same time. "

My goodness, thank you! I didn't even know where to start. I really have been meaning to try out a mystery novel. I've never been tempted to read them, and I think it's about time that I gave the genre a try.

Bethany wrote: "I'm a technology coach for a financial services firm. So, I figure I can go tech, coaching, or financial services. To the folks above that asked about financial planning, I plan to read The Wolf of..."

It's true that if you open up the interpretation to include the whole financial field, we should be good. Stock broker seems to be the go-to job for any author that wants to hand out a lot of money and stress to a character.

Wolf of Wall Street sounds like a great choice. I was also considering The Big Short, which sadly became a movie last year and not this year.

Remember in Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella, she poses as a financial planner in that money magazine? I would read that one for your career!

I never would have guessed Confessions of a Shopaholic! I'm learning so much already. I'm tempted to try that one just because I would never think to pick up that book otherwise. Maybe I'd like it...

Bethany wrote: "I'm a technology coach for a financial services firm. So, I figure I can go tech, coaching, or financial services. To the folks above that asked about financial planning, I plan to read The Wolf of..."


I'm planning to read The Wolf of Wall Street too! But I'm putting it in "An autobiography" category.


I'm both a journalist and a trader so I can go both ways, but I'm choosing The Big Short for this category.

I am struggling to find a book about an air steward/stewardess. Any recommendations?

Would this work for you Hayley: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

I know it's a probably common enough profession in literature but what about teachers? Any recommendations?

Nikola wrote: "I know it's a probably common enough profession in literature but what about teachers? Any recommendations?"

I would interpret it as a "professor", and choose one of Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series like the Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, the Lost Symbol, or Inferno. :D

uu thanks! I read Da Vinci and Angels and Demons but have not read Inferno yet. Didn't occur to me, thank u so much!

also found this handy link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Categor...

That is very handy Christina! Thank you.

Anyone know a book with a secretary as the protagonist?

SamanthaNolan79 wrote: "Anyone know a book with a secretary as the protagonist?"

The Devil Wears Prada is the first thing that comes to mind. I've never read it, though, so I don't know how good it is.

Does anyone know any books with someone who works in marketing/advertising as a protagonist? I'm sure there are plenty but I keep drawing blanks

Casey wrote: "Does anyone know any books with someone who works in marketing/advertising as a protagonist? I'm sure there are plenty but I keep drawing blanks"

Then We Came To The End by Joshua Ferris

Trivium you might see if you can find any mysteries by Emma Lathan still in print. Or see if you can find any on a list at www.cozy-mystery.com.

Syrup by Max Barry is one of my favorites and all about Marketing/Advertising :)

Theresa wrote: "Trivium you might see if you can find any mysteries by Emma Lathan still in print. Or see if you can find any on a list at www.cozy-mystery.com."

Thanks, Theresa. I am giving the Sarah Graves book suggested earlier a try for this...and I'll see if I finish. I tend to have a hard time getting through mystery novels for whatever reason. Even when I'm enjoying them, they just get put down.

Hi, any recommendations for university faculty, I work in the Registrar's office specifically! Thank you!!

Hayley, the site isn't letting me respond to you directly, but you may want to check out Before the Fall. Although, just a warning, read the description because it's probably a good idea not to read it right before a flight.

Miranda wrote: "Hi, any recommendations for university faculty, I work in the Registrar's office specifically! Thank you!!"
It's not the Registrar's office, but both 'Educating Rita' and 'Who's afraid of Virginia Woolf' have prominent university staff in them.

Does anyone know of a book with a buyer/purchasing manager as a protagonist?

check out mysteries by Elaine Viets, Jill.

Hey guys! Has anyone come across a book about book editors?

Niyati wrote: "Hey guys! Has anyone come across a book about book editors?"
Not sure if it's your style of read but https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... has an editor as on of the main characters.

Sam wrote: "Niyati wrote: "Hey guys! Has anyone come across a book about book editors?"
Not sure if it's your style of read but https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4... has an editor as..."
I wouldn't mind giving it a chance but the reviews don't look too promising. I'll keep looking out for something but keep this as my back up. Thanks! :)

Niyati wrote: I wouldn't mind giving it a chance but the reviews don't look too promising.
It's exactly what it looks like, trashy chick lit, but not the worst I've ever read. I gave it a go as I appreciated her insight in 'The Devil wears Prada' and at the time I was at uni and needed a break from books that made me over think. It you want a light, fun read give it a go. But yes keeping it as a back up for the challenge might be the way to go :)

Miranda, I would recommend "The Rosie Project" if you like chick lit, or Dan Brown's Robert Langdon series if you're more into thriller (Angels and Demons, The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, Inferno).

Hello! I am stuck on this category! I work at a non profit where I manage volunteers and work with survivors of sexual assault. My job is so specific I haven't been able to find any books to read.

Anyone have a suggestion?

Hi! I'll be reading The Accountant's Story: Inside the Violent World of the Medellín Cartel by Roberto Escobar Gaviria for this one. I'm a Director of Finance and Administration for a nonprofit, so I've worked in accounting/as an accountant for the majority of my career.