--- title: Summer Reading List description: An exhaustive list of books about writing, PR, business, social media, advertising as well as some romantic reads to go through over the summer. image: https://www.iliyanastareva.com/hs-fs/file-2171354919-jpg/blog-files/summer-reading.jpg --- [**](https://www.facebook.com/iliyana.stareva) [**](https://twitter.com/iliyanastareva) [**](https://www.linkedin.com/in/iliyanastareva) [**](http://instagram.com/iliyanastareva) [**](http://www.pinterest.com/iliyanastareva/) [BUY INBOUND PR NOW](https://www.amazon.com/Inbound-PR-Agencys-Transforming-Business/dp/1119462215/) [Iliyana Stareva ](https://www-iliyanastareva-com.sandbox.hs-sites.com) ## Iliyana's Blog ## [Summer Reading List](https://www.iliyanastareva.com/blog/summer-reading-list) [fa icon="calendar"] 22-Jun-2012 21:14:00 / by [Iliyana Stareva](https://www.iliyanastareva.com/blog/author/iliyana-stareva) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) I love reading! Did you know that already? I’m sure I’ve mentioned that I can't live without my [Kindle](http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IOY8XWQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00IOY8XWQ&linkCode=as2&tag=ilisblo-20&linkId=TUMMF6HTHKVQG76T)![](http://ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com/e/ir?t=ilisblo-20&l=as2&o=1&a=B00IOY8XWQ). So, here’s what’s on my list of books I am planning to read over the summer. [![](https://www.iliyanastareva.com/hs-fs/file-2171354919-jpg/blog-files/summer-reading.jpg)](http://iliyanastareva.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Summer-Reading.jpg) As I am still new to the world of PR and I am not a PR, but a business student I am aware of the fact that I have to improve my writing skills, which is why after careful consideration of good writing books recommended in a LinkedIn group discussion (can’t remember which one exactly) I chose: - [*On Writing Well. The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/On-Writing-Well-Classic-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391565&sr=1-1) by William Zinsser - [*The Elements of Style*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Elements-Style-Original-Edition-ebook/dp/B003GSLX5Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391310&sr=1-2) by William Strunk - [*Public Relations Writing: The Essentials of Style and Format*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Public-Relations-Writing-Essentials-Format/dp/0073511927/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391597&sr=1-1) by Thomas Bivins   To enhance my knowledge about business and the PR practice regarding the role of social media I’ll try to catch up with: - [*The New Rules of Marketing and PR*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-New-Rules-Marketing-Applications/dp/1118026985/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391625&sr=1-1) by David Meerman Scott - [*Engage, Revised and Updated: The Complete Guide for Brands and Businesses to Build, Cultivate, and Measure Success in the New Web*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Engage-Revised-Updated-Businesses-ebook/dp/B004QGYPYG/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391655&sr=1-1)  by Brian Solis - [*The End of Business as Usual: *](http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-End-Business-Usual-Revolution/dp/1118077555/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391712&sr=1-1)[*Rewire the Way You Work to Succeed in the Consumer Revolution*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/The-End-Business-Usual-Revolution/dp/1118077555/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391712&sr=1-1) by Brian Solis   As I am now working in the ad and branding industry I am planning to reread: - [*Confessions of an Advertising Man*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Confessions-Advertising-Man-David-Ogilvy/dp/190491537X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391837&sr=1-1) by David Ogilvy - [*Ogilvy on Advertising*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Ogilvy-Advertising-David/dp/1853756156/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391861&sr=1-1) by David Ogilvy   And if I have some time left to relax I will then read some novels: - [*Fifty Shades of Grey*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fifty-Shades-of-Grey-ebook/dp/B007L3BMGA/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1341687974&sr=8-9) by E.L. James - [*Perfect Timing*](http://www.amazon.co.uk/Perfect-Timing-ebook/dp/B0047CPOQW/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1340391936&sr=1-1) by Jill Mansell   It does look like an exhaustive list, but I am determined to do it! I will let you know if I succeeded :P   What is on your reading list?    Topics: [Personal Development](https://www.iliyanastareva.com/blog/topic/personal-development) ![Iliyana Stareva](https://www.iliyanastareva.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Iliyana%20Stareva_3.png?width=100&height=100&name=Iliyana%20Stareva_3.png) #### Written by [Iliyana Stareva](https://www.iliyanastareva.com/blog/author/iliyana-stareva) Iliyana Stareva is a thought leader in Customer Success and AI. She’s the author of Inbound PR, a keynote speaker, and currently leads Customer Health for EMEA at ServiceNow. Iliyana has held global and regional roles at ServiceNow, Cisco, and HubSpot, spanning customer experience, operations, and digital transformation. 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