Books For Those All Important Commutes

WOTC Magazine

Nothing can ease the pain of a long, tedious journey better than an engrossing read, so beat those travelling blues, and cash in on some ‘downtime,’ whilst stimulating your mind with our top picks.

IN MY SHOES

In My Shoes: A Memoir The Jimmy Choo founders personal and candid account of her life in the fashion business Mellon is one of the biggest names in the fashion world and one of the worlds best known business women The books release will coincide with the launch of the authors much anticipated new brand The author has an offer to film a reality television show about the months leading up to the launch of her new brand In this candid memoir, Tamara Mellon shares her whole larger-than-life story, with candour and detail that has never before been made public. From her troubled childhood and her time as a young editor at Vogue to her partnership with cobbler Jimmy Choo and her very public relationships, she offers a gripping account of the episodes that have made her who she is today.

#GIRLBOSS

#GIRLBOSS proves that being successful isn’t about where you went to college
or how popular you were in high school. It’s about trusting your instincts and following your gut; knowing which rules to follow and which to break; when to button up and when to let your freak flag fly.'

BROTOPIA

If you’re living in the vicinity of the 415 area code and have experienced the toxic Silicon Valley “bro” culture that’s coming to light, you’ll want to pick up Brotopia and give a good cheer. In this powerful exposé, Bloomberg journalist Emily Chang investigates the tech mecca's male-dominated culture (from venture capital to startups and titans), and interviews some of the Valley's most powerful women on what it takes to change “brotopia.” Everyone from Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki give their take, and guarantees are you’ll have your take by the end, too.

THE OTHER BLACK GIRL

Is the book worth the hype? Yes. It should be at the top of your Sunday reading list. A whip-smart and dynamic thriller and sly social commentary that is perfect for anyone who has ever felt manipulated, threatened, or overlooked in the workplace, The Other Black Girl will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last twist.