Curated Collections

A growth plan for anyone who wants to build wealth not just through saving but through creating. Understanding entrepreneurship, equity, and the mental models of builders who create outsized financial returns.

A growth plan in the psychology, neuroscience, and art of influence. From foundational persuasion science to high-stakes negotiation to the invisible social dynamics that make some people magnetic and others forgettable.

Most leadership development programs train skills. This 10-book plan trains the person. A progression from self-awareness and psychological safety to culture-building and transformational influence.

A growth plan for understanding the AI revolution not just technologically but historically, economically, and politically — who benefits, who decides, and how to think clearly about the most consequential technological transition of our lifetimes.

A curated reading path that blends classic Stoic philosophy with modern, practical playbooks for work stress, emotional drain, and interpersonal friction. These books help you separate what you can control from what you can’t, rebuild inner stability, and walk into Monday with calm focus—not forced positivity.

The UC Berkeley Summer Reading List is a decades‑long tradition, now in its 40th year, showcasing books recommended by Berkeley faculty, staff, and students. This year’s theme, generosity, brings together books that explore acts of kindness, magnanimity, and moments that can alter lives or communities. Selected works invite readers to reflect on how generosity shapes our decisions, relationships, and future, offering insights that resonate far beyond campus.

A course-structured guide to understanding anxiety at its root — psychologically, neurologically, and philosophically — and building the practical toolkit to live with more freedom and ease.

Essential reading on CRISPR, longevity science, and synthetic biology. The technologies reshape medicine, life, and the future of humanity.

A financial growth plan in 10 books — from reprogramming your money psychology, to mastering personal finance fundamentals, to understanding the investment principles that build lasting wealth.

From UC Berkeley's vibrant reading community — books that explore "(Re)Writing the Rules" and challenging conventional wisdom. Recommended by Cal students, faculty, and staff, this collection represents some of the most thought-provoking reads suggested by the Berkeley community for those ready to question and reimagine.

Some of the best tour guides aren't people. They're books. This collection plots a course through New York's diverse neighborhoods, from the Upper West Side to streets far beyond. Sourced from the Columbia University community, these titles delve into the rich fabric of the city, revealing the character and history written on every block. Consider this your map to the hidden stories of NYC.

A comprehensive 10-book curriculum in modern longevity science — starting with the biology of aging, moving through the four pillars of physical health, and ending with the psychological dimensions that determine quality of life in your final decades.