New on my Kindle | May 2026

Good Books I am Reading

10 good books now on my Kindle.

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Jolted: Why We Quit, When to Stay, and Why It Matters  | Anthony Klotz

This book explores the new science of why we quit, whether we should, and how to transform personal and collective "shocks" into catalysts for a more resilient, purposeful life.


What to Make of a Life: Cliffs, Fog, Fire and the Self-Knowledge Imperative  | Jim Collins

Jim Collins, bestselling author of Good to Great, presents a compelling framework for understanding and navigating life transitions and setbacks. This study follows lives of people facing similar challenges and analyzes how different choices lead to divergent paths for reinvention and renewal.


Primal Intelligence: You Are Smarter Than You Know  | Angus Fletcher

Drawing on neuroscientific research and work with U.S. Army Special Operations, Primal Intelligence is a practical guide to tapping your intuition, imagination, emotion, and commonsense at moments of uncertainty that defy logic and stump Artificial Intelligence.


The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg—and the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema  | Paul Fischer

The untold story of three friends and visionaries—Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg—who revolutionized American cinema and transformed Hollywood with their bold, high-stakes bets on The Godfather, Star Wars, and Jaws.


1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History - and How It Shattered a Nation  | Andrew Ross Sorkin

In 1929, the Wall Street bull market crashed in a freefall that wiped out families and fortunes while igniting a global crisis and World War. This riveting story highlights the human drama, cycles of speculation, and warning signs in financial markets that we ignore at our peril.


Twice: A Novel  | Mitch Albom

What if you got to do everything in your life - twice? This novel is a page-turning love story that explores how impulsive desires sometimes threaten our most precious relationships. A Good Morning America pick that will soon be adapted for streaming on Netflix.


Vigil: A Novel  | George Saunders

After his spectacular Lincoln in the Bardo, Saunders returns with a new novel some consider more riveting than the last. This #1 NYT best seller explores the twilight hours of an oil tycoon as he is ferried by ghosts from this world to the next.


Son of Nobody: A Novel  | Yann Martel

From the author of the international bestseller Life of Pi, a brilliant retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of two commoners: an ancient soldier and a modern scholar.


The Sea Captain's Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World  | Tilar Mazzeo

Set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush and the glorious age of sail, this is the true story of a female captain who took command of her husband's ship and its mutinous crew as it neared Antarctica and entered the Southern Ocean in a brutal storm. 


There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness  | Ram Dass, Parvati Markus

In our angry and divided world, this wonderful collection of teachings from Ram Dass along with insightful commentary from esteemed colleagues encourages and guides us toward greater understanding and appreciation for each other. Sub Ek - all is one!☮️

 


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