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How to Decide Between Your Possible Futures (Plus 14 More Book Recommendations)

Matt Karamazov
15 min readDec 4, 2023

Featuring the King of Horror, a striking social critique, an incredible book about mental toughness, and more!

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This week’s book breakdown features The Velvet Rope Economy, by Nelson D. Schwartz, an incredibly thought-provoking book about the growing divide between rich and poor, and how huge numbers of consumers are finding themselves priced out of the American dream.

Today I’ve also got a profile for you on the King of Horror, Stephen King, three books that will show you how to become a star student, wisdom from a wonderful book that will help you decide what to say “Hell Yeah” to, and more!

So let’s get into it!

Latest Release: The Velvet Rope Economy

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“Whatever the arena in contemporary life — health care, education, work, travel and leisure — on the right side of the rope is a friction-free existence where, for a price, needs are anticipated and catered to. Red tape is cut, lines are jumped, appointments are secured, and doors are opened.

On the other side of the Velvet Rope, friction is

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Matt Karamazov
Matt Karamazov

Written by Matt Karamazov

Literacy Advocate 📖 Full-Time Book Influencer: Recommended Reading List (1,300+ Books) ⤵️ https://thereadinglife.beehiiv.com/c/readinglist

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