Good Books I am Reading

10 good books now on my Kindle.

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The Greatest Sentence Ever Written | Walter Isaacson

This short, brilliant book by America's favorite biographer explores the collaboration among Founding Fathers who wrote the most revolutionary sentence in the Declaration of Independence.

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

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

History Matters | David McCullough

These essays and speeches from the late David McCullough champions the belief that history is an essential guide for understanding character, American ideals, and the present day. Rich with his signature narrative grace, History Matters offers vital lessons that affirm the enduring relevance of the past through the lens of one of America's greatest storytellers.

Numbers Don't Lie: 71 Stories to Help Us Understand the Modern World | Vaclav Smil

This insightful book is an urgent, fascinating presentation of trustworthy data that invites and challenges readers to question conventional wisdom and re-examine our core beliefs about the modern world.

Big Ideas, Little Pictures: Explaining the world one sketch at a time | Jono Hey

A beautiful book that explains complex concepts through simple sketches and straightforward text. Big Ideas, Little Pictures illustrates a world of fascinating, significant, fun facts that will pique your interest and encourage discussion with family, friends, or colleagues.

Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist | Oz Pearlman

A powerful twist on "How To Win Friends and Influence People" that blends the intrigue of mentalism with practical strategies for success. This playbook will help you read and connect with people, build trust, gain confidence, bounceback from rejection, and negotiate deals with favorable outcomes.

The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life  | Morgan Housel

From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, this book isn’t about getting rich. It’s about being happy getting the most out of what you already have - and learning to want what’s worth wanting.

Running Deep: Bravery, Survival, and the True Story of the Deadliest Submarine in World War II | Tom Clavin

This is the heroic story of the USS Tang, the deadliest and most successful submarine of World War II, and its commander Captain Richard Hetherington who earned a Medal of Honor for his leadership, legendary ship, and courageous crew.

The Intentions of Thunder: New and Selected Poems | Patricia Smith

Winner of the 2025 National Book Award for Poetry. A collection of new and selected poems from one of the most powerful, poignant, and groundbreaking voices in contemporary poetry.

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.