New on my Kindle | August 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 Blankfein’s life and career trajectory is inspiration for education, social mobility, and strategic leadership at times of uncertainty and disruption.
How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University  | Theo Baker
From Theo Baker, winner of the George Polk Award for his investigation that brought down Stanford's president, comes a revelatory and gripping account of Silicon Valley hubris. An instant NYT Bestseller and consensus Best Book of the Year (so far).
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.
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.
Relentless: From Good to Great to Unstoppable  | Tim S. Grover
Direct, blunt, and brutally honest, a legendary trainer reveals the relentless mindset of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant and other champions he coaches. Whether you agree or disagree, this is an essential read to understand the price, cost, and commitment required to win more than one championship.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: 50th Anniversary Edition | Sunryu Suzuki
Informal talks on meditation and practice from the Japanese monk who popularized understanding of Zen Buddhism in the West. A timeless classic that teaches how quieting intellect and expertise enables deeper awareness, presence, and new possibilities.
Be Free Where You Are | Thich Nhat Hanh
Based on a talk given at a state prison, this short guide teaches us how to meditate and find inner freedom especially when we are restricted or restrained.
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.
Frog and Other Essays | Anne Fadiman
A new collection of essays from one of America’s best nonfiction writers. Exploring diverse subjects from a childhood pet frog to polar expeditions, Anne Fadiman's seven witty essays chronicle the world as it changes each day in ways small and large.
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