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Favourite book of all time

  • 1.  Favourite book of all time

    Posted 03-17-2026 12:40

    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
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  • 2.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 03-17-2026 16:51

    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 03-17-2026 17:06

    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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  • 4.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 03-18-2026 10:21

    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
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  • 5.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 03-31-2026 10:42

    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 03-31-2026 10:58
    Edited by Nicolas Quermia 04-01-2026 09:55

    Thank you for sharing Nicole.  Interesting choice.

    Nicolas



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

    Posted 04-02-2026 09:52

    @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 04-02-2026 11:12

    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
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  • 9.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-01-2026 11:00

    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 04-01-2026 11:19

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



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    Nicole Milliken
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  • 11.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-01-2026 13:13

    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
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  • 12.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-01-2026 23:58

    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 04-06-2026 18:02

    to kill a mockingbird by harper lee



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    Waqar Ahmed
    Senior Project Manager
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  • 14.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-24-2026 12:31

    Orwell 1984



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    Vasylyna Gumel
    Senior CX Advisory Consultant
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  • 15.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-29-2026 17:34

    I'd say The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks. It's fascinating and a bit surreal-it really deepened my curiosity about how the brain shapes our perception of reality.



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    Monica Venancio
    Genesys - Employees
    monica.venancio@genesys.com
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  • 16.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-30-2026 08:34

    Great book! The mind is a mighty thing!



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

    Posted 04-30-2026 13:25

    An amazing read!



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    Katrina Turgeon
    Contact Center Sr Manager
    Data Recognition Corporation
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  • 18.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-30-2026 10:26

    My favorite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, I reread it at least twice a year haha.



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    Camila Meneghini
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  • 19.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-30-2026 12:30

    Into the Wild - Jon Krakauer



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    Evan Feick
    Sr Technical Account Manager
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  • 20.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-30-2026 13:28

    House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski.  There is literally nothing else quite like it.



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    Katrina Turgeon
    Contact Center Sr Manager
    Data Recognition Corporation
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  • 21.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 04-30-2026 16:53

    That book is nuts!!! Loved it, super scary. 



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

    Posted 05-04-2026 13:21

    The Psychoanalyst - John Katzenbach.

    A marvelous thriller that keeps you hooked from the first page.



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    Yeni Paola Zapata
    Senior Customer Success Manager
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  • 23.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 05-11-2026 07:09

    For me its ' All the light we cannot see' By ANTHONY DOERR, set in WW2 and will have you gripped from page 1!



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    Dee Donohue
    Digital CS Manager EMEA
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  • 24.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 05-11-2026 16:31

    I really liked the book The Burnout Society - Byung-Chul Han.

    Contemporary subject.



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    Edgar Dreger
    Senior Genesys Analyst
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  • 25.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 05-11-2026 16:43

    I recently read The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han and found it very insightful.
    It feels especially relevant today, considering how technology, constant connectivity, and performance pressure impact both personal and professional life.
    Has anyone else read it? I'd be interested to hear different perspectives.



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    Luis Antonio Padilla Yee
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  • 26.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 26 days ago

    Tough question! My favourite book of all time is The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks. It's such a moving story about love, memory, and devotion. I love how emotional and timeless it feels, one of those books that really stays with you long after you finish it.



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    Marie-Eleonore Artinano
    Customer Success Manager EMEA
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  • 27.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 25 days ago

    It's really hard to choose only one! 

    I think The Name of the Wind, by Patrick Rothfuss. Epic fantasy is always a great choice to turn off my mind for a few hours.




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    Arthur Pereira Reinoldes
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  • 28.  RE: Favourite book of all time

    Posted 25 days ago

    LOVE this book series, if only the author would FINISH it!



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    Nicole Milliken
    Senior Online Community Video Specialist
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