37 Signals’ new book Getting Real is out, and looks like a great read about applying agile techniques and spirit to web app development. It’s agile both in the content and in having small chapters, something we’ve seen in books like Godin’s Purple Cow and what I’m working on by re-interpreting agile principles for general managers in Evolve.
Who has time to read long books?
I think the same holds true for fiction. A writer friend of mine has abandoned novels for fairy tales, novellas, and micro stories. His take is not only does no one have time, they’re quickly losing their attention span.