Clear your summer reading pipeline.
JPMorgan released its 27th annual list of must-read books, chosen by its advisors from around the world and based on their clients’ interests.
The list of recently released, nonfiction books spans subjects such as success and AI, as well as cultural hot topics like longevity and the World Cup.
Here’s what to pack in your beach bag this summer, according to wealth builders at JPMorgan.
‘How Great Ideas Happen,’ by George Newman
In “How Great Ideas Happen: The Hidden Steps Behind Breakthrough Success,” cognitive scientist George Newman provides a framework for cultivating creativity as a skill to achieve success.
‘The Infinity Machine,’ by Sebastian Mallaby
“The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence” follows the life of Hassibis, the chief executive and cofounder of Alphabet’s AI research lab, Google DeepMind.
‘AI for Good,’ by Josh Tyrangiel
Published during an uptick in AI skepticism, “AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter” presents real-world, positive use cases for AI.
‘America: The Imagination of a Nation,’ by Joel Stein
Timed to the country’s 250th anniversary, the coffee table book “America: The Imagination of a Nation” explores the US’s iconography and identity, from the Statue of Liberty to Coca-Cola.
‘Crisis Engineering,’ by Marina Nitze, Matthew Weaver, and Mikey Dickerson
“Crisis Engineering: Time-Tested Tools for Turning Chaos into Clarity” answers what to do when a crisis strikes, pulling from examples like wildfire response and pandemic logistics.
‘The Coming Storm,’ by Odd Arne Westad
In “The Coming Storm: Power, Conflict and Warnings from History,” historian Odd Arne Westad argues that today’s geopolitics mirrors that in the run-up to World War I.
‘Mattering,’ by Jennifer Breheny Wallace
“Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose” explores what it means to add value and feel valued, and why both are important.
‘Coachable,’ by Ric Bucher
Through conversations with champion athletes, NBA analyst Ric Bucher explains how coachability is key to peak performance in “Coachable: How the Greatest Performers Reach Their Highest Potential.”
‘The Stimulated Mind,’ by Dr. Tommy Wood
With longevity science all the rage, neuroscientist and physician Dr. Tommy Wood provides practical tools to prevent cognitive decline in “The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age.”
‘Light and Thread,’ by Han Kang
Nobel Prize-winning author Han Kang’s latest book uses essays, poems, photographs, and diary entries to examine her work and life.
‘Irreplaceable,’ by the World Monuments Fund
“Irreplaceable: 60 of Humanity’s Most Treasured Places” looks at 60 of the world’s landmark sites, such as Easter Island and Beijing’s Forbidden City, pairing photography with essays on the climate crisis, overtourism, geopolitics, and more.
‘Keith Haring in 3D,’ by Larry Warsh and Glenn Adamson
This book documents artist Keith Haring’s three-dimensional works, from painted cars to fashion collaborations.
‘Squeeze Me: Lemon Recipes & Art,’ by Ruthie Rogers and Ed Ruscha
Chef Ruthie Rogers and artist Ed Ruscha, who has a lemon grove at his home in Los Angeles, use the lemon as the focal point for 50 recipes, accompanied by Ruscha’s imagery.
‘We Are the World (Cup),’ by Roger Bennett
In “We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World’s Greatest Sporting Event,” Roger Bennett, the founder of soccer-centered media platform Men in Blazers, tells the history of the World Cup through his eyes.
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