By Tammy Strobel

Reading is one of my favorite hobbies. Generally, I read non-fiction but I’ve also been known to read vampire novels too. Every night I climb up the loft ladder, slip under the covers and start reading. The activity is even better when it’s raining. I love hearing the pitter-padder of rain drop on our metal roof and glass skylight.

During 2011 I read a lot of books and for the last few days I’ve been thinking about the books that had the biggest impact on my life. Below are my favorite books of 2011, in no particular order:

1. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson was an remarkable profile of Jobs who was not only a savvy business person but had a complex personality too. Embedded within the 650 page book are a lot of incredible business lessons and personal details... More...