As the year winds down, we turned to you to uncover the books that have shaped your thinking, sparked ideas, and inspired meaningful conversations. From navigating the complexities of capital to exploring the psychology of money, these top 10 recommendations reflect the diverse interests and intellectual curiosity of our readers.
1. Purpose of Capital, Jed Emerson
2. Moneyland, Oliver Bullough
3. Amuse Bouche: How to Eat Your Way Around France, Carolyn Boyd
4. Building a Sustainable Family Office, Scott Saslow
5. The new nature of business, Andre Hoffmann
6. The Psychology of Money, Morgan Housel
7. Shocks, Crises and False Alarms, Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak & Paul Shwartz
8. The Great Transformation: China's Road from Revolution to Reform, Odd Arne Westad & Chen Jian
9. What Went Wrong with Capitalism, Ruchir Sharma
10. Family Office Navigator: Your Guide to Building a Multigenerational Family Office, Peter Vogel & Mario Marconi
Earlier this month we were delighted to host a fireside chat with Scott Saslow, family office principal and best-selling author of ‘Building a Sustainable Family Office’. Watch the recording below as Scott discusses some of the key themes of the book.
We hope this curated list sparks inspiration, and provides fresh perspectives. With the festive season upon us, these books also make thoughtful last-minute gifts for colleagues, family, or anyone with a curious mind. Here’s to insightful reading and a successful year ahead!
Thank you to all those who submitted recommendations.