Adult

This refreshing leadership book challenges the idea that leaders must always be first. Instead, it argues that the strongest leaders elevate others, serve with humility and create opportunities for their teams to succeed. Filled with practical insights and encouraging examples, it's a thoughtful guide for anyone who wants to lead with lasting impact.

Sports may bring readers to this memoir, but its real story is about loss, resilience and finding a reason to keep moving forward. With remarkable honesty, Jones shares how an unlikely devotion to an underdog soccer club became a lifeline through heartbreak, helping him rediscover hope, purpose and connection. It's a deeply human reminder that healing often arrives from the places we least expect.

Leadership lessons are often taught through principles. This book teaches them through stories that make those principles memorable and actionable. Blending timeless parables with practical wisdom, it offers an engaging reminder that true influence is earned through service, character and the impact we have on others. I hear the author is a tremendous speaker – lol!

Imagine a nightmare where you know something is terribly wrong, but you can't quite identify what it is. That's the unsettling magic of this quick, disturbing read. Eerie and deeply thought-provoking, it raises questions about family, responsibility and environmental harm that linger long after the story ends.

Thought-provoking and emotionally resonant, this novella combines speculative science fiction with a powerful meditation on conservation, memory and what it means to truly restore what has been lost. Nayler crafts an imaginative story in which resurrected mammoths become a lens for exploring humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Despite its urgent themes, the book ultimately offers a hopeful vision of resilience, stewardship and the possibility of second chances.

Insightful and remarkably relevant, this business classic reveals how strong values can drive both innovation and long-term success. Packard shares practical leadership lessons rooted in trust, respect and a genuine commitment to people. It’s an inspiring reminder that great organizations (like Hewlett Packard) are built not just on profits, but on purpose and principles.

Witty, heartfelt and wonderfully observant, this globe-trotting adventure follows a charmingly imperfect protagonist through a series of misadventures that are both hilarious and deeply human. Beneath the humor lies a thoughtful exploration of love, identity and finding your place in an ever-changing world.

A gripping psychological thriller that pulls you into a web of secrets, obsession and unexpected twists. Just when you think you've figured everything out, the story shifts beneath your feet, delivering a suspenseful ride that lingers long after the final page.

What makes some ideas stick while others disappear the moment we hear them? This insightful read uncovers the hidden principles behind messages that create real, lasting change. Filled with practical wisdom and eye-opening examples, it will forever change the way you communicate, persuade and lead.

This 2024 Booker Prize winner follows six astronauts on the International Space Station over a single day. It’s a slim volume that manages to capture the entire fragility of human existence. Perfect for a single-sitting read on a Sunday afternoon. Trancendent, meditative and breathtaking.

A masterclass in human connection, proving that the secret to becoming the best in the world lies in the transformative power of “bespoke” service. Through the lens of his journey at Eleven Madison Park, Guidara illustrates how any business can elevate a routine transaction into a legendary experience by giving people more than they ever thought to ask for. It is a stirring, essential read for anyone looking to lead with intention and find the magic in serving others.

A sharp, quirky and deeply insightful exploration of societal pressure through the eyes of an unforgettable heroine who only feels “normal” within the rigid rules of a retail manual. It is a hauntingly charming and subversive read that celebrates the quiet beauty of finding one’s place, even if that place is behind a checkout counter.176

Elegant and quietly profound, this collection showcases the Pulizer Prize and National Book Award winner’s gift for finding meaning in the smallest human moments. Her prose is precise yet deeply felt – blending insight with subtle emotional power. It’s a reflective, rewarding read that reveals beauty in both connection and solitude.

Imaginative and quietly hopeful, this novella explores a future shaped by climate change and human resilience. Davies Okungbowa balances urgency with compassion – highlighting the power of community and moral courage. It’s a thought-provoking reminder that even in uncertain worlds, connection still lights the way.

Insightful and highly practical, this book reveals how great presentations move people by telling meaningful stories (forgive me – this is what I do for a living, and I am a huge fan of master storytellers). Duarte breaks down the rhythm of persuasion with clarity and real-world examples. It’s an essential guide for anyone who wants their message to truly connect and inspire action.