I really enjoy reading books on Social Media – even if many of them contain redundant information or easily wrapped catch-all philosophies that are easy to write but a bit harder to practice in the real world of business.  There are a few books that have come out and/or are coming out in the near future that I am excited for because I think it will take Social Media from the 101 stage and bring it to the more advance discussions that many of us are craving.  Here’s my list:

Trust Agents – Chris Brogan/Julien Smith
The New Community Rules – Tamar Weinberg
Putting the Public Back in Public Relations – Brian Solis/Dierdre Breckenridge
Sticks and Stones – Larry Weber

Now, I’m not sure if these will be good books but most of these authors are people that I know or admire greatly – so I’m expecting great things.  I often wonder what kind of lessons and knowledge I could spread about my experiences in a book, but it’s probably far too early in my career to look into that.  Anyway – I already have Putting the Public Back in Public Relations, so I am reading that now.  I’ll update with any nuggets and opinions that I find in the book.

I’m also reading “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” – which is a hilarious adaptation of the famous Jane Austen novel.  For a great review, check out my friend Nate’s website Gas Lantern – Putting the Gore in Victorian