Economics & Money
You've Got This
Erin Lowry
A practical guide to personal finance and retirement planning for millennials and Gen Z. It offers actionable advice, hacks, and strategies to overcome financial anxieties, save for the future, and achieve financial security, even amidst economic uncertainty.
Zillow Talk
Spencer Rascoff
Discover the new rules of real estate with insights from Zillow's vast data. Learn when to buy, sell, or rent, and how to make smart decisions in today's fast-paced, hyper-connected world. Uncover the myths and truths about homeownership, remodeling, and market timing, and gain the knowledge to navigate the real estate landscape with confidence.
A Promised Land
Barack Obama
A compelling, intimate, and powerfully inspiring memoir of a president, A Promised Land is the story of Barack Obama's improbable odyssey from a young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world, describing in strikingly personal detail both his political education and the landmark moments of the first term of his historic presidency—a time of dramatic transformation and turmoil.
Business Adventures
John Brooks
Explore twelve captivating tales from the world of Wall Street, penned by John Brooks. From the little crash in '62 to the fate of the Edsel, delve into the history, peculiarities, and human behavior that shape the stock market and corporate landscape. A timeless collection of business adventures that offer insights into the dynamics of finance and the lessons learned from both triumphs and failures.
Doughnut Economics
Kate Raworth
A radical rethinking of economics for the 21st century, challenging outdated theories and proposing a new economic model centered on meeting the needs of all within the means of the planet. Discover the seven critical ways mainstream economics has led us astray and explore a roadmap for creating a sustainable and equitable future.
Flash Boys
Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis tells the story of a small group of Wall Street guys who discover that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders. They band together to reform the financial markets by creating an exchange where high-frequency trading has no advantage.
Freakonomics
Steven D. Levitt
An unconventional exploration of the hidden side of everything. By applying economic principles to everyday riddles, this book challenges conventional wisdom and uncovers surprising truths about human behavior, incentives, and the world around us.
Manufacturing Consent
Edward S. Herman
Manufacturing Consent presents a critical analysis of the U.S. mass media, arguing that it functions as a propaganda system for powerful societal interests. Through a detailed examination of media structures, relationships, and practices, the book reveals how the media shapes public opinion and serves the agendas of those who control and finance it. This groundbreaking work challenges conventional understandings of media objectivity and independence, offering a compelling perspective on the political economy of information.