Displaying items by tag: books

With a sea of business books available, finding the right one can be overwhelming for entrepreneurs, which is why this curated 2025 reading list highlights the essential titles. 

1. Kathryn Finney’s “Build the Damn Thing” empowers underrepresented founders with practical strategies and an unapologetic call to action for claiming space in business. 
2. Andy Dunn’s “Burn Rate” offers a raw, introspective look at the mental health toll of scaling a startup, blending startup success with personal vulnerability. 
3. “Competing in the Age of AI” by Iansiti and Lakhani explores how AI is reshaping business operations and provides a roadmap for leaders ready to embrace algorithmic thinking. 
4. Brené Brown’s “Dare to Lead” shifts the leadership conversation toward courage, empathy, and authenticity, qualities vital for modern entrepreneurs. 

Finsum: Whether navigating funding, scaling teams, or redefining leadership, these books offer timely insights for anyone building a business in 2025.

Yael van der Wouden’s The Safe Keep delves into the dark history of Jewish property theft during World War II in the Netherlands, exploring how stolen belongings were never returned to their rightful owners. The novel follows Isabel, a woman maintaining her family home after her mother’s passing, only to uncover unsettling truths about its past.

James by Percival Everett reimagines The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by shifting the focus to Jim, offering a profound critique of literary history and racial narratives. Samantha Harvey’s Orbital juxtaposes the routine of astronauts aboard the International Space Station with the escalating climate crisis on Earth, questioning the cost of human ambition. 

Charlotte Wood’s Stone Yard Devotional follows a woman seeking refuge in a remote religious community, confronting themes of loss, responsibility, and spiritual contemplation. Rachel Kushner’s Creation Lake satirizes the contradictions of utopian communities through the lens of an undercover spy navigating the flaws of an eco-activist commune.

Finsum: These are great options to stay in the zietgiest of fiction but also escape the day-to-day work for those in finance. 

The New York Times Book Review’s nonfiction selections for 2024 explore profound personal narratives, historical analysis, and timely social commentary. “Cold Crematorium” by József Debreczeni reflects on his harrowing experiences during the Holocaust with striking humor and humanity, resisting platitudes to convey the depth of his observations. 

Jonathan Blitzer’s “Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here” examines U.S. immigration policy’s fallout through vivid storytelling and careful analysis, tying human experiences to political decisions. 

Lucy Sante reflects on her transgender journey and a life of self-discovery in “I Heard Her Call My Name,” blending intimate memoir with cultural criticism. 

In “Reagan,” Max Boot reassesses Ronald Reagan’s political legacy, questioning its role in shaping modern conservatism with depth and nuance. 

Finally, Hampton Sides’ “The Wide Wide Sea” chronicles the tumultuous final voyage of James Cook, combining historical scholarship with Indigenous perspectives. 

Finsum: These works collectively tackle identity, power, and historical reckonings.

The three best business books of the last three years—Right Kind of Wrong by Amy Edmondson, Chip War by Chris Miller, and This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends by Nicole Perlroth—offer vital insights for navigating today's complex, tech-driven economy. 

Edmondson's work explores the value of intelligent risk-taking and learning from failure, a key principle for fostering innovation in business leadership. Miller's Chip War unveils the geopolitical and economic significance of semiconductors, illuminating the high-stakes competition that will shape the future of global technology. Perlroth's exposé on the cyberwarfare landscape underscores the growing importance of cybersecurity, warning businesses of the existential threats posed by digital vulnerabilities. 

Each book provides a different yet complementary lens on how technology, risk, and global power dynamics intersect in the modern economy. 

Finsum: These books equip business leaders with the foresight needed to thrive in an increasingly volatile world.

Books offer a richer, deeper way to understand our ever-changing world. Instead of relying on quick searches, consider diving into the wisdom of experts through well-crafted nonfiction. Whether you're exploring complex topics like wealth inequality, algorithmic influence, or conservative culture wars, or seeking personal growth through memoirs about identity, grief, or marriage, this list of the best nonfiction books of 2024 (so far) has something for everyone. These three titles promise to expand your mind and offer new perspectives on the world around us: 

1. "Filterworld" by Kyle Chayka explores how algorithms shape our lives, urging a more intentional approach to consuming culture.
2. "Limitarianism" by Ingrid Robeyns argues for capping extreme wealth to combat societal issues, presenting a bold vision for economic reform.
3. "I Heard Her Call My Name" by Lucy Sante offers a deeply personal memoir on her gender transition at sixty-six, reflecting on identity and transformation.

Finsum: Digging deeper into filterworld might give a better framework as to how we can understand how we are manipulated by the technology we use.