Economics & Money
The Bitcoin Standard
Saifedean Ammous
Explore the economic principles behind Bitcoin and its potential as a decentralized alternative to central banking. Delve into the history of money, the implications of sound and unsound monetary systems, and Bitcoin's role in the digital age. Discover how Bitcoin functions, its economic characteristics, and its possible uses as a form of sound money.
The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing
Taylor Larimore
The Bogleheads' Guide to Investing offers simple and sophisticated investment advice, providing resources for a winning investment strategy. It teaches you how to get the best long-term return on your investment dollars.
The Deficit Myth
Stephanie Kelton
Challenging conventional wisdom, The Deficit Myth uses Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) to reveal how we can free ourselves from the constraints of budgetary thinking and build a more just and prosperous society. Discover how deficits are not inherently bad and how we can utilize our public money to balance the economy and address pressing social and environmental issues.
The Financial Diet
Chelsea Fagan
A comprehensive guide to understanding and improving your financial health. From budgeting and saving to investing and career planning, this book provides practical advice and actionable steps to help you take control of your finances and achieve your goals. Learn how to create a budget, build an emergency fund, manage debt, and make smart investment decisions, all while developing a healthy relationship with money.
The Man Without a Face
Masha Gessen
A gripping account of Vladimir Putin's ascent to power, revealing the dark underbelly of Russian politics and the forces that shaped the leader who would come to dominate the world stage. From his obscure beginnings in Leningrad to the presidency, this is the story of a man who rose from nothing to become one of the most influential figures of our time.
Cryptoassets
Chris Burniske
Navigate the world of Bitcoin and blockchain technology with this comprehensive guide. Cryptoassets explores the history, technology, and marketplace dynamics of Bitcoin and beyond, providing a framework for understanding and investing in this emerging asset class. Discover how cryptoassets are disrupting traditional financial markets and learn how to prepare your portfolio for the future of investing.
The Road to Unfreedom
Timothy Snyder
In The Road to Unfreedom, Timothy Snyder explores the rise of a new form of authoritarianism in Russia, Europe, and America. He argues that the politics of inevitability and eternity have eroded civic responsibility and opened the door to political fiction and the manipulation of truth. From Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the election of Donald Trump, Snyder connects the dots and reveals the dangers of a world where facts are malleable and the future is uncertain.
Woke, Inc.
Vivek Ramaswamy
An inside look at how corporate America's embrace of social justice is a scam that robs you of your money, your voice, and your identity. Exposing the woke-industrial complex and its impact on American democracy, this book reveals how big business, corrupt politicians, and autocratic dictators collude to undermine American values.