New on my Kindle | November 2026

Good Books I am Reading

10 good books now on my Kindle.

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The Steps: A Memoir  | Sylvester Stallone

Before he created one of cinema's great underdog stories, Sylvester Stallone was living it. A gritty, inspiring memoir that details Rocky's unlikely path to Hollywood stardom.


Agrippa: A Novel of Ancient Rome's Descent into Dictatorship  | Robert Harris

Loyalty and military strength shaped the destiny of the Roman Empire. This compelling true story provides a gripping look at duty, power, and the cost of building an empire.


Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter?  | Jared Diamond

Do exceptional leaders shape historical outcomes, or do they emerge from a broader environmental context? This insightful work offers perspective for leaders making strategic decisions while navigating complex dynamic systems.


How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University  | Theo Baker

An astonishing account of Silicon Valley hubris from Theo Baker whose investigation toppled Stanford's president. An instant NYT Bestseller and consensus Best Book of the Year (so far).


Beyond the Prescription: A Doctor's Guide to Taking Charge of Your Health  | Lucy McBride, MD

A holistic guide that links physical symptoms with emotional health, helps interpret body cues, and empowers you to ask doctors the right questions.


Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body  | Andrew D. Huberman

A science-based guide to enhance mental clarity, regulate stress, optimize sleep, maintain health, and accelerate learning through purposeful daily practice.


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.


1873: The Rothschilds, the First Great Depression, and the Making of the Modern World  | Liaquat Ahamed

A magnificent account of the 1873 crash and Rothschild empire that forged modern global finance. A must-read for history buffs, investors, and anyone trying to make sense of global market cycles and today's AI boom.


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.


Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt: A Novel  | Ben Reeves

How do we find warmth and light in life's final moments? A quiet, moving read that explores death, legacy, and unexpected human connections that make life worth living. 


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