Good Books I am Reading | February 2026
1929: Inside the Great Crashđ¸| Fusion Strategy = AI + Industry | Digital Minimalism | Pivot & Career Change | Vigil: A Novel | The Sea Captain's Wife | Harry S. Truman | Ram Dass âŽď¸ | Twice â¨
10 good books now on my Kindle.
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Fusion Strategy: How Real-Time Data and AI Will Power the Industrial Future | Vijay Govindarajan, Venkat Venkatraman
Two experts on innovation and digital strategy explore how real-time data and AI are transforming physical products and the companies that make them. Hereâs how forward-looking business leaders use data-driven insights to turbocharge their products, strategies, and customer relationships.
1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History - and How It Shattered a Nation | Andrew Ross Sorkin
In 1929, the Wall Street bull market crashed in a freefall that wiped out families and fortunes while igniting a global crisis and World War. This riveting story highlights the human drama, cycles of speculation, and warning signs in financial markets that we ignore at our peril.
Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World | Cal Newport
Beyond familiar common sense tips that urge us to reduce our screen time, this best seller encourages us to declutter and prioritize digital tools while choosing a suitable frequency to use technology with clear, daily purpose.
Hard Pivot: Embrace Change. Find Purpose. Show Up Fully. | Apolo Ohno
When life or work change, whether by choice or circumstance, it can be difficult to let go of your past and continue moving forward. With Hard Pivot, Olympic and Dancing with the Stars Champion, Apolo Ohno combines practical guidance, personal stories, and deep insights from the psychology of success that will help you trust yourself, bounceback from setbacks, and lean into your future.
Vigil: A Novel | George Saunders
After his spectacular Lincoln in the Bardo, Saunders returns with a new novel some consider more riveting than the last. This #1 NYT best seller explores the twilight hours of an oil tycoon as he is ferried by ghosts from this world to the next.
The Sea Captainâs Wife: A True Story of Mutiny, Love, and Adventure at the Bottom of the World | Tilar Mazzeo
Set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush and the glorious age of sail, this is the true story of a female captain who took command of her husbandâs ship and its mutinous crew as it neared Antarctica and entered the Southern Ocean in a brutal storm.
The Accidental President: Harry S. Truman and the Four Months That Changed the World | A. J. Baime
A fast-paced chronicle of Trumanâs first days 120 days as United States president that hastened the end of World War II in part through his controversial decision to deploy a secret nuclear weapon that in turn launched the Cold War.
The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life | Morgan Housel
From the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, this book isnât about getting rich. Itâs about being happy getting the most out of what you already have - and learning to want whatâs worth wanting.
There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness | Ram Dass, Parvati Markus
In our increasingly angry and divided world, this wonderful collection of teachings from Ram Dass along with insightful commentary from esteemed colleagues encourages and guides us toward greater understanding and appreciation for each other. Sub Ek - all is one!âŽď¸
Twice: A Novel | Mitch Albom
What if you got to do everything in your life - twice? This novel is a page-turning love story that explores how impulsive desires sometimes threaten our most precious relationships. A Good Morning America pick that will soon be adapted for streaming on Netflix.
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