10 books to read this summer to be smarter, happier and more resilient
J.P. Morgan's reading list has provided a glimpse into the literary habits of the wealthy for 26 years.
The latest installment of the bank's summer reading list released this week, and features titles ranging from a coffee table book of Martian photography to a bestselling self help manual.
The list was created by soliciting more than 1,000 suggestions from the bank's client advisors and narrowing down the selections through a review committee, according to CNBC. The bank also consulted with family offices to learn what books were highly valued for the leadership and psychological lessons they offered.
Of the 16 titles on this year's list, 10 are focused on making readers smarter, happier and more resilient. Take a look.
By: Suzy Welch
The Harvard-trained career expert's guidebook gives readers a step-by-step method they can employ to build "a meaningful, productive and connected life." Buy it here.
Welch's book will take center stage in July after being selected as the book of the month for the CNBC Make It Book Club. If you want to read along with us, you can join our community here.
By: Melinda French Gates
Using her departure from the Gates Foundation as one of several examples, Melinda French Gates' book offers guidance "on how to make the most of the time between an ending and a new beginning and how to move forward into the next day when the ground beneath you is shifting." Buy it here.
By: James Lawrence
Fifty triathlons. Fifty straight days. In "Iron Hope," James Lawrence breaks down the secrets to the mentality that allowed him to complete the superhuman athletic feat. Buy it here.
By: Amy Griffin
The "Oprah's Book Club" pick sees G9 Ventures founder and managing partner Amy Griffin recount the at-times messy story that resulted in her "perfect" life. Buy it here.
By: Dan Heath
Heath's bestselling book provides strategies to tackle the feeling of being "stuck" at work, including finding "leverage points" where a small effort can result in outsized change. Buy it here.
By: Shigehiro Oishi, PhD
Japanese psychologist Shigehiro Oishi argues that pursuing a life full of "psychological richness," rather than happiness and meaning, can help lead you to living a fuller, more satisfying life. Buy it here.
By: Mike Colias
Automotive reporter Mike Colias documents the transformation of the auto business following the advent of electric vehicles, from corporate boardrooms to family-run car dealerships. Buy it here.
By: De Kai
As artificial intelligence works its way into more and more aspects of our day-to-day life, industry trailblazer De Kai writes about how humans can coexist and thrive with the revolutionary technology. Buy it here.
By: Dr. Mandeep Rai
Gathering lessons from 101 countries around the world, Dr. Mandeep Rai "shows how we can incorporate the values that animate nations into our own lives." Buy it here.
By: Kenneth Rogoff
In 'Our Dollar, Your Problem,' Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff traces the events that turned the U.S. dollar into the world's dominant currency and questions how long its dominance can last. Buy it here.
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