Our favorite reads this summer
Looking for your next great read? Whether you're headed to the beach, unplugging for the weekend, or enjoying some downtime at home, our team curated a fantastic list of books for you to dive into this summer.
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10 Seconds of Insane Courage 10 Seconds of Insane Courage is built around the idea that just a few seconds of bold action can lead to life-changing opportunities. Inspired by a line from the film We Bought a Zoo, the book weaves together personal stories and practical insights to encourage readers to push past fear in key moments. It’s a reminder that courage isn’t about being fearless—it’s about choosing to act anyway, even briefly.
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Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball's Brightest Minds Created Sports' Biggest Mess Baseball, that old romantic game, has been defaced and consumed by corporate America. As Moneyball-thinking and Ivy League graduates grabbed hold of the sport, the Astros set out to build a cost-efficient winning machine on the principles of the outside business world, squeezing every dollar out of every transaction, player and employee.
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How to Know a Person I found this book to be a beautiful reminder into what it takes to connect more deeply with humans. In an increasingly pluralistic society and age of AI, it's easy to lose the ability to listen to others more intentfully. Brooks blends storytelling, research, and reflection to gently challenge how we show up in conversations and relationships. A great read for anyone looking to strengthen their relationships or cultivate greater emotional intelligence.
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Alright, Alright, Alright An oral history of one of my favorite movies, Dazed & Confused, this narrates Matthew McConaughey's origin story and the hijinks of an amazing cast while filming in Austin, TX. From the amazing casting to Linklater's direction to iconic performances (I'll never understand why Sasha Jenson didn't become a star), this covers the creation of an iconic piece of American film.
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The Bike Lesson A classic early reader that my boys loved during their early reading years. A book about Small Bear's new bike, and a Father Bear insistent on teaching him about bike safety, in his own special way. This was a book my boys wanted to read over and over again through lots and lots of giggles.
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Wool Wool is the first installment of a dystopian sci-fi series by Hugh Howey. In a ruined and toxic future, a community exists in a giant silo underground, hundreds of stories deep. There, men and women live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to protect them. Now adapted into a television series on Apple TV, the books explore themes of power, sacrifice, and truth.
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She-Wolves: The Untold History of Women on Wall Street In She-Wolves, award-winning historian Paulina Bren tells the story of how women infiltrated Wall Street from the swinging sixties to 9/11 ― starting from a time when “No Ladies” signs hung across the doors of luncheon clubs and even (more discretely) inside brokerage houses and investment banks. This is the propulsive story of the women who sought, and gained, a piece of the action on Wall Street.
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Paths of Glory George Mallory was consumed by a singular goal: to become the first man to conquer Mt. Everest. At 37, Mallory and his partner vanished 400 feet from the summit—never to be seen again. When his body was discovered, it sparked renewed speculation: had they reached the top? This is the unforgettable story of one man’s relentless pursuit of greatness and the enduring mystery that still haunts the roof of the world.
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To Shake the Sleeping Self To Shake the Sleeping Self is a memoir that chronicles Jenkins's 14,000-mile bicycle journey from Oregon to Patagonia. It reflects on themes of adventure, identity, and living a life without regrets, serving as a testament to the power of pursuing one's dreams. Jenkins shares his experiences and lessons learned during this journey, making it a compelling read for those seeking inspiration and self-discovery.
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The Real American Dream: A Meditation on Hope Delbanco explores the evolving sources of hope in American life across three eras: religion, nation, and self. He argues that early Americans found meaning in God, later in the ideals of the nation, and now in individual fulfillment. He warns that as collective sources of hope fade, American society risks moral and spiritual disorientation unless it finds a new, unifying vision. The book is both a cultural critique and a call to rediscover a deeper sense of purpose.
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The Swans of Harlem At the height of Civil Rights was a Black prima ballerina with a major international dance company—the Dance Theatre of Harlem, a troupe who became each other’s family. The Swans of Harlem performed for the Queen, at the White House, and beyond. Out of a sisterhood that had grown even deeper with years, the Swans joined forces again—to share their story with the world.
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Confessions of An Economic Hit Man In this New York Times Bestseller, a former economic hit man (EHM) gives an insider view into the corrupt system that strong-arms countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars by saddling them development loans and forcing them to serve US interests. John Perkins explores China's new EHM strategy and its ramifications for society as a whole. |
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