Best Books of Summer 2012

I don't remember life without Apple computers, which is why I had to read Steve Jobs's biography, Steve Jobs, by Walter Issacson. I read it on my iPhone on my way to and from work every morning. The history (and drama) behind every innovation is intriguing (and shocking!). Despite Steve's intense and sometimes brutal behavior, his commitment to making technology easy, accessible, and understandable is very inspiring. I absolutely loved all 656 pages of this book. I even flip-flopped between YouTube and the iBooks app to look up some of the advertisements and interviews referenced in the book.

— Anna Roberts, YumSugar assistant editor