My Favorite Books

The top books I recommended in 2025.

The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip |  Stephen Witt

In 2024, thirty-one years after its founding in a Denny’s restaurant, Nvidia became the most valuable corporation on Earth. This is a brilliant and riveting account of Jensen Huang's improbable quest to create and conquer the market for AI hardware that is transforming our world.

Molina: The Story of the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty | Bengie Molina

An amazing, true, and inspirational story! Meet the parents who raised three children, Yadier, Bengie, and José, who played for Los Pobres in Puerto Rico before advancing to win eight MLB World Series. Beyond baseball, this is a remarkable read that is sure to become a great movie.

Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live | Susan Morrison

“The kind of biographical monument usually consecrated to founding fathers, canonical authors and world-historical scientific geniuses . . . a tribute to Morrison’s journalistic chops." ~ The New York Times

Always Remember: The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, the Horse and the Storm | Charles Mackesy

This beautifully illustrated best-selling book is a gentle reminder when weathering any storm to recall how well we've done so far while counting on people we trust and love.

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.

Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them | Admiral William H. McRaven

#1 New York Times bestselling author Admiral McRaven tells stories from his life and career that illustrate the principles of effective leadership during times of crisis.

What You're Made For: Powerful Life Lessons from My Career in Sports | George Raveling with Ryan Holiday (and Michael Jordan)

Practical, impactful insight from a legendary basketball career and a life dedicated to mentorship and leadership development in sport and business. Raveling's playbook is a must read for leaders I coach.

On the Hippie Trail: Istanbul to Kathmandu and the Making of a Travel Writer | Rick Steves

Travel with Rick Steves for a glimpse into the unforgettable moments, misadventures, and memories of his 1978 journey on the legendary Hippie Trail.

Resurface: A Guide to Navigating Life's Biggest Transitions | Cassidy Krug

A powerful book about moving on. No matter what transition you may be experiencing, Resurface will encourage and guide you with true stories and tools to navigate the tough parts more easily, and the good parts more joyfully.

Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End | Atal Gawande

Beautifully written, Dr. Gawande explores how medicine can comfort and enhance our experience even to the end, providing not only a good life but also a good end.

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