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  • 1.  Favourite book of all time

    Posted 21 days ago

    The UK has designated 2026 as the National Year of Reading, and the fair that just closed in London few days ago, served as its global launchpad.

    The main objective of this initiative is to re-brand reading by connecting it to other hobbies and to combat the decline in reading for pleasure. 

    To initiate this conversation, I would be interested to know what would be your favourite book of all time.  I understand that it is a vast subject, but sharing your favourite could motivate others to go and reread 'this old book that you liked so much' or to go to your local library or bookshop to enjoy the discovery of something new or different.


    #CoffeeTalk

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    Nicolas Quermia
    Technical Account Manager
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  • 2.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 20 days ago

    I have to admit - I'm not much of a reader… that's actually one of the reasons I gave up on becoming a lawyer 😄

    But one book that really stuck with me is The Monk and the Executive. It brings a simple yet powerful message about leadership being rooted in service, empathy, and consistency rather than authority.

    It's a short read, but it definitely makes you reflect on how we lead, communicate, and build trust - both at work and in life.



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    Kaio Oliveira
    GCP - GCQM - GCS - GCA - GCD - GCO - GPE & GPR - GCWM

    PS.: I apologize if there are any mistakes in my English; my primary language is Portuguese-Br.
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  • 3.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 20 days ago

    I would echo Kaio in terms of not being much of a reader these days, but one of my resolutions this year was to try to read more. When I was younger, I was captivated by Dan Brown's DaVinci Code series. I think that would have topped my list then, and I'm planning on revisiting as an adult. I like the root in history, religion and mystery throughout the novels.



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    John Butine
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  • 4.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 20 days ago

    Based on what you said John, you would enjoy another of Dan Brown's novel: The Lost Symbol.  Very well written and full of mystery.



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    Nicolas Quermia
    Technical Account Manager
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  • 5.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 7 days ago

    I would have to go with "100 Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.



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    Nicole Milliken
    Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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  • 6.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 7 days ago
    Edited by Nicolas Quermia 6 days ago

    Thank you for sharing Nicole.  Interesting choice.

    Nicolas



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    Nicolas Quermia
    Technical Account Manager
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  • 7.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 5 days ago

    @Nicole Milliken are one of us, hahaha, maybe because Gabriel Garcia Marquez was Colombian too, but it's my favorite book



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    Cesar Padilla
    INDRA COLOMBIA
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  • 8.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 5 days ago

    Yayayayayayy! I'm so happy to be one of you guys!!! It's such a magical book (literally) absolutely beautiful.



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    Nicole Milliken
    Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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  • 9.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 6 days ago

    Ishmael by Daniel Quinn

    It is a philosophical novel about a man who telepathically communicates with a Gorilla.  I highly recommend it and it is a quick read. 



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    Gina Palmer
    Manager, Workforce Management
    Papa, Inc.
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  • 10.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 6 days ago

    This book CHANGED my life!!! The idea of the Givers and the Takers- so beautiful - love this novel!



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    Nicole Milliken
    Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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  • 11.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 6 days ago

    I mostly read books on Psychology & Investment to increase my Intellectual edge. But one book I keep going back for reference & remembrance is - The Art of Thinking Clearly by Rolf Dobelli. Afetrall, it's got 99 chapters about cognitive biasing & mental traps.



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    Ashiesh Sharma
    GCX- GCP, ARC, SCR, QM
    BT plc
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  • 12.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 5 days ago

    I also don't read much these days, but China Mieville's Perdido Street Station is one of favourites (I struggle to pick a favourite of all time!) 

    He is from the UK actually :)



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    Bec Hennessy
    Training & Support Coordinator
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  • 13.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 20 hours ago

    to kill a mockingbird by harper lee



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    Waqar Ahmed
    Senior Project Manager
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