{"id":5680,"date":"2020-09-21T14:12:40","date_gmt":"2020-09-21T18:12:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2022-01-24T14:01:07","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T19:01:07","slug":"the-best-data-storytelling-books-based-on-real-user-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/business-intelligence\/the-best-data-storytelling-books-based-on-real-user-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"The 9 Best Data Storytelling Books Based on Real User Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our editors have compiled this directory of the best data storytelling books based on Amazon user reviews, rating, and ability to add business value.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

There are loads of free resources available online (such as Solutions Review’s Data Analytics Software Buyer’s Guide<\/a>, visual comparison matrix<\/a>, and best practices section<\/a>) and those are great, but sometimes it’s best to do things the old fashioned way. There are few resources that can match the in-depth, comprehensive detail of one of the best data storytelling books.<\/p>\n

The editors at Solutions Review have done much of the work for you, curating this comprehensive directory of the best data storytelling books on Amazon. Titles have been selected based on the total number and quality of reader user reviews and ability to add business value. Each of the books listed in the first section of this compilation have met a minimum criteria of 15 reviews and a 4-star-or-better ranking.<\/p>\n

Below you will find a library of titles from recognized industry analysts, experienced practitioners, and subject matter experts spanning the depths of data visualization all the way to data science. This compilation includes publications for practitioners of all skill levels.<\/p>\n

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Storytelling with Data: A Data Visualization Guide for Business Professionals<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Storytelling<\/a>“Storytelling with Data\u00a0teaches you the fundamentals of data visualization and how to communicate effectively with data. You’ll discover the power of storytelling and the way to make data a pivotal point in your story. The lessons in this illuminative text are grounded in theory, but made accessible through numerous real-world examples\u2014<\/strong>ready for immediate application to your next graph or presentation. Together, the lessons in this book will help you turn your data into high impact visual stories that stick with your audience.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Effective Data Storytelling: How to Drive Change with Data, Narrative and Visuals<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Effective<\/a>“Effective Data Storytelling\u00a0will teach you the essential skills necessary to communicate your insights through persuasive and memorable data stories. Narratives are more powerful than raw statistics, more enduring than pretty charts. When done correctly, data stories can influence decisions and drive change. Most other books focus only on data visualization while neglecting the powerful narrative and psychological aspects of telling stories with data. Author Brent Dykes shows you how to take the three central elements of data storytelling\u2015data, narrative, and visuals\u2015and combine them for maximum effectiveness.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Storytelling with Data: Let’s Practice!<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Storytelling<\/a>“This is not a book. It is a one-of-a-kind immersive learning experience through which you can become\u2015or teach others to be\u2015a powerful data storyteller. Let\u2019s practice!\u00a0helps you build confidence and credibility to create graphs and visualizations that make sense and weave them into action-inspiring stories. Expanding upon best seller\u00a0storytelling with data\u2019s foundational lessons,\u00a0Let\u2019s practice!\u00a0delivers fresh content, a plethora of new examples, and over 100 hands-on exercises. Author and data storytelling maven Cole Nussbaumer Knaflic guides you along the path to hone core skills and become a well-practiced data communicator.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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DataStory: Explain Data and Inspire Action Through Story<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"DataStory:<\/a>“DataStory\u00a0teaches you the most effective ways to turn your data into narratives that blend the power of language, numbers, and graphics. This book is not about visualizing data, there are plenty of books covering that. Instead, you\u2019ll learn how to transform numbers into narratives to drive action. Nancy Duarte is one of the preeminent storytellers in American business and the acclaimed author of\u00a0Slide:ology,\u00a0Resonate, and the\u00a0HBR Guide to Persuasive Presentations comes this book that will help you transform numbers into narratives.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Introduction to Data Visualization & Storytelling: A Guide For The Data Scientist<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Introduction<\/a>“In this book, you will learn by example how to visualize the fascinating topics of gender equality, inclusion, solar energy and bias. You will also learn, What is the role of a narrative in a graphic; The foundations of visual narratives and what is the relationship between data, information and knowledge. The authors (a Kaggle master, a Bloomberg ex bureau chief and a psychology professor) bring together concepts of Data Science, Design Thinking and Strategy to take the reader on a journey where the destination is nothing less than great visual storytelling.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Presenting Data Effectively: Communicating Your Findings for Maximum Impact<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Presenting<\/a>“Presenting Data Effectively,\u00a0Second Edition\u00a0by\u00a0Stephanie D. H. Evergreen shows readers how to make the research results presented in reports, slideshows, dashboards, posters, and data visualizations more interesting, engaging, and impactful. The book guides students, researchers, evaluators, and non-profit workers\u2015anyone reporting data to an outside audience\u2015through design choices in four primary areas: graphics, text, color, and arrangement. The\u00a0Second Edition features an improved layout with larger screenshots, a review of the recent literature on data visualization, and input from a panel of graphic design experts.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Practical SQL: A Beginner’s Guide to Storytelling with Data<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Practical<\/a>“Practical SQL is an approachable and fast-paced guide to SQL (Structured Query Language), the standard programming language for defining, organizing, and exploring data in relational databases. The book focuses on using SQL to find the story your data tells, with the popular open-source database PostgreSQL and the pgAdmin interface as its primary tools. You\u2019ll first cover the fundamentals of databases and the SQL language, then build skills by analyzing data from the U.S. Census and other federal and state government agencies. With exercises and real-world examples in each chapter, this book will teach even those who have never programmed before all the tools necessary to build powerful databases and access information quickly and efficiently.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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The Truthful Art: Data, Charts, and Maps for Communication<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"The<\/a>“The Truthful Art\u00a0is an introduction to quantitative thinking and statistical and cartographical representation written specifically for journalists and designers. A follow-up to\u00a0The Functional Art, it goes into the specifics of how to create functional charts, maps, and graphs. Readers will learn what kind of statistical charts exist and how to use them correctly; what maps are with an introduction to cartography terms and techniques; the basics of maps including how to create locator maps and how to understand basic cartographical terms such as projection, scale, symbolization, etc.; and the main kinds of thematic maps (choropleth, isopleth, proportional symbol, etc.) and how to use them.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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Cool Infographics: Effective Communication with Data Visualization and Design<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"Cool<\/a>“Research shows that visual information is more quickly and easily understood, and much more likely to be remembered. This innovative book presents the design process and the best software tools for creating infographics that communicate. Including a special section on how to construct the increasingly popular infographic resume, the book offers graphic designers, marketers, and business professionals vital information on the most effective ways to present data. With Cool Infographics, you’ll learn to create infographics to successfully reach your target audience and tell clear stories with your data.”<\/em><\/p>\n

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