Curated Book Recommendations for Summer 2024 📚
The a16z crypto team has put together a diverse selection of book recommendations for the summer of 2024. The list covers various genres, from fantasy to economic theory and modern finance, catering to a wide range of reading preferences.
Fantasy and Fiction Picks
- Recommendation from events team: Babel by R.F. Kuang – a mix of fantasy and heartbreak.
- Highlight from deal team: The Cat Who Saved Books by Sōsuke Natsukawa – a cozy read for book lovers.
- Founding partner’s suggestion: The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin – an exploration of creativity.
Non-Fiction and Thought-Provoking Reads
- Research team recommendation: Flying Blind by Peter Robison – an intriguing non-fiction read.
- Deal team pick: Seeing Like a State by James C. Scott – offering a critical perspective on organization.
- Finance and economics suggestions: Broken Money by Lyn Alden and Payments Systems in the U.S. by Carol Coye Benson – for insights into financial systems.
Memoirs and Personal Development
- Marketing team’s fascination: Endure: Mind, Body, and the Curiously Elastic Limits of Human Performance by Alex Hutchinson – a dive into human endurance.
- Elite athletes’ interviews: How Bad Do You Want It? by Matt Fitzgerald – exploring the psychology of performance.
Historical and Contemporary Analysis
- Engineering team’s recommendation: Against the Grain by James C. Scott – an unconventional take on civilization history.
- Policy team’s pick: Small Mercies by Dennis Lehane – offering fresh perspectives on CIA’s history.
Science and Technology
- Research team’s suggestion: Blight: Fungi and the Coming Pandemic by Emily Monosson – delving into evolutionary competition.
- Deal team’s recommendation: Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky – a science fiction novel with emotional engagement.
Hot Take 🔥
Exploring diverse genres and themes through these curated book recommendations can offer you a unique reading experience this summer. Whether you immerse yourself in fantasy worlds or delve into thought-provoking non-fiction, these picks promise to stimulate your mind and expand your horizons. So grab a book, find a cozy spot, and embark on a literary journey filled with insights and imagination!
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