New on my Kindle | June 2026
Good Books I am Reading
10 good books now on my Kindle.
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Streetwise: Getting to and Through Goldman Sachs  | Lloyd Blankfein
From early days in Brooklyn public housing to the head of Goldman Sachs, Lloyd Blankfeinâs life and career trajectory is inspiration for education, social mobility, and strategic leadership at times of uncertainty and disruption.
The Lost Voices of Pompeii: Life and Death on Pompeii's Final Day | Dr. Jess Venner
A page-turning chronicle of Pompeii in the hours before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius that honors the lives of ordinary citizens, from tavern owners and politicians to newly freed slaves, in a diverse, vibrant, doomed ancient Roman city.
Thinking Sideways: How to Think Like a Chess Player and Win at Life  | Jennifer Shahade
Master real-world decision making and outmaneuver daily stress using the flexible strategic mindset of a chess champion. No chess background required!â
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.
The Last Kings of Hollywood: Coppola, Lucas, Spielbergâand the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema | Paul Fischer
The untold story of three friends and visionariesâFrancis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielbergâwho revolutionized American cinema and transformed Hollywood with their bold, high-stakes bets on The Godfather, Star Wars, and Jaws.
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.
Another Kind of Freedom: A Student's Commentary on The Myth of Freedom by Chogyam Trungpa | Pema Chodron
Drawing from the writing of her beloved teacher Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche, legendary Buddhist nun Pema Chödrön shares the essential Buddhist teachings that have shaped her life and enabled her to transform struggle and pain through meditation, mindfulness, and radical self-acceptance.
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!âźïžÂ
Memorial Days: A Memoir | Geraldine Brooks
A New York Times bestseller and National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist, this raw, courageous, and beautifully written memoir details Geraldine Brooks's personal journey of grief and recovery following the devastating loss of her partner of three decades, Tony Horwitz.
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