Summer Holiday Reading ideas

Nonfiction

  • Abundance by Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson
    An optimistic call to action on building a better future through innovation and shifting from scarcity to abundance.
  • It’s Only Drowning by David Litt
    A memoir about learning to surf and finding resilience, humor, and connection in unexpected places.

Fiction

  • Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood
    A witty Hollywood rom-com about two actors forced into a fake PR relationship while filming a long-awaited sequel. Perfect for fans of lighthearted, smart romance.
  • Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid
    From the author of Evelyn Hugo, this new novel explores fame, reinvention, and relationships against a glamorous backdrop.

Mystery & Thriller

  • Murderland by Caroline Fraser
    A gripping psychological thriller set in a small town with secrets that refuse to stay buried.
  • Don’t Let Him In by Lisa Jewell
    A tense domestic thriller about trust, obsession, and the danger lurking behind closed doors.

Business and Personal Development

  • Dare to Lead by Brené Brown
  • Focuses on courageous leadership and creating trust-driven workplaces—perfect for managers and team leaders.

 

  • AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order by Kai-Fu Lee
  • An insightful look at the global AI race, its economic implications, and how businesses can adapt to technological disruption.

 

  • Human + Machine: Reimagining Work in the Age of AI by Paul Daugherty & H. James Wilson
  • Explains how AI is transforming business processes and how humans can collaborate with intelligent systems for better outcomes.