#NFFW (NonFiction For Work) Book Club
Reading is perhaps the single most accessible and impactful form of continued self-improvement. With a minimal investment of time and money, the positive impact on your life, both in the workplace and beyond, is immeasurable.
#NFFW Book Club is a unique nonfiction book club, moderated by Josh Jacobs, owner of The Collective Bookstore, and is crafted for individuals at any stage of their professional or personal journey.
Join a community of forward-thinkers, entrepreneurs, professionals, CEO’s, artists, musicians, athletes and level up with books that inspire, challenge, and transform. The focus is not about doing more, but doing better.
Monthly book selections are listed below, sent out by email and announced on Instagram. Read along at your own pace or join our in person or virtual meetings. Join from anywhere in the world! Our club is hosted online through Bookclubs.com
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” — Harry S. Truman
- Join a a dynamic group of fellow book enthusiasts
- Receive exclusive member discounts
- Invites to special author events
- Suggested reading plans designed for busy schedules- just a few minutes per day.
- You do NOT need to finish the book to participate in the discussion
- Read along at your own pace or participate in monthly discussions locally in person (Verona) or via Zoom & social media from anywhere!
- Build a collection of books you can continually reference from credible authors and proven leaders that inspire, challenge, and transform.
About the moderator
Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs is a New Jersey-based entrepreneur and the proud owner of The Collective Bookstore. With over 20 years of experience in the music, entertainment, and tech startup arenas, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his work. A fervent reader and author of various business training programs, Josh is deeply immersed in both fiction and non-fiction worlds. Beyond running his independent bookstore, he operates and consults for several small businesses.
More About The Bookclub
Learning shouldn’t cease after graduation, certificate programs, or training; it’s a lifelong journey crucial for self-improvement. While not every career offers formal Continuing Education (CE) programs, you have the power to initiate your own learning process. Books are a fundamental resource in aiding your personal and professional development. At their best, business books offer actionable items, guidance, and inspiration. They help in forming new habits, boosting self-confidence, and teaching effective engagement and management techniques. These books can even be instrumental in starting your own company. But even the less impressive ones have their value, highlighting pitfalls to avoid and behaviors not to emulate. Actively seeking these teachable moments is part of the enjoyment and benefit of reading within this genre. By cultivating your own learning path, you turn every reading experience, good or bad, into an opportunity for growth and development.
The significance of owning physical books is profound. They are not just to be read; they should be interacted with – written on, highlighted, and circled. These books travel with us, and we share them. Most importantly, they reside on our shelves for future reference, subtly reminding us of the ideas they contain. A mere glance at their titles can spark memories of lessons learned or provide inspiration. Let’s create a collection of books that not only informs but also inspires transformation.