Christmas Reading List 2024
We wish all of you a very Happy Christmas! As always at this time of year, the team has shared some of the books that they have most enjoyed reading over the year. So without further ado, here is our Christmas Reading List 2024…
The Trading Game by Gary Stevenson. A revealing account of how an ex-trader turned inequality campaigner uses games to expose the flaws in the financial system.
The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with AI by Ray Kurzweil. A visionary exploration of humanity’s inevitable integration with artificial intelligence and its profound implications.
When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamín Labatut. A thought-provoking blend of fact and fiction exploring the brilliant yet unsettling discoveries that reshaped our understanding of reality.
The House of Nomura by Al Alletzhauser. This was published when Nomura was the most valuable firm in the world. A brilliant look into the founding of a Japanese dynasty and the crazy cultural world of Japanese finance.
Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson. From the author of Steve Jobs and other bestselling biographies, this is the story of Elon Musk, the most fascinating and controversial innovator of our era – a rule-breaking visionary who helped to lead the world into the era of electric vehicles, private space exploration and artificial intelligence. Oh, and took over Twitter.
Iceland’s Secret: The Untold Story of the World’s Biggest Con by Jared Bibler. An insider’s exposé of Iceland’s catastrophic banking collapse and the shocking truths behind its cover-up.
How to Win the Premier League by Ian Graham. The Sunday Times Bestselling Inside Story of Football’s Data Revolution.
The Expectation Effect by David Robson. An enlightening investigation into how our beliefs shape our reality and influence health, performance, and happiness.
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. A classic guide to achieving financial independence through contrasting lessons from two father figures.
Unit X by Raj Shah and Christopher Kirchhoff. A gripping behind-the-scenes look at how a secretive Pentagon team tackled America’s most pressing national security challenges.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. A poignant memoir from the US Vice President-elect, examining the struggles and resilience of a working-class Appalachian family amidst cultural and economic decline.
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee. An epic multigenerational saga following a Korean family’s struggles and resilience in 20th-century Japan, exploring identity, love, and the impacts of history.
Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong About The World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think by Hans Rosling, Ola Rosling and Anna Rosling Rönnlund. A compelling guide that challenges misconceptions about the world, revealing how data-driven optimism can reshape our perspective on global progress.
Life Lessons from a Brain Surgeon: The New Science and Stories of the Brain by Dr Rahul Jandial. An insightful exploration of the brain’s mysteries, blending cutting-edge science with inspiring stories to reveal how we can unlock our full potential.
Meditations by Marcus Aurelius. Timeless reflections on Stoic philosophy and the pursuit of virtue by a Roman emperor.
One for our French readers: Le Barman du Ritz by Philippe Collin. A captivating tale of wartime Paris, espionage, and courage told through the eyes of a Ritz hotel bartender.
And an amusing stocking filler: The Ladybird Book of the Meeting. A parody that turns mundane office meetings into laugh-out-loud scenarios perfect for any office worker!
We wish you all a very Happy Christmas!