Books of the month
Every newsletter, we pick a book that's been shaping how we think about business, hospitality, or just living well. Here's the full archive, with a link to find each one.
Unreasonable Hospitality
by Will Guidara. Lessons on leadership and creating standout experiences, drawn from running one of the world's top restaurants.
Start with Why
by Simon Sinek. Makes the case that people buy into purpose before product, and that great leaders start by explaining why.
The 4-Hour Workweek
by Timothy Ferriss. A blueprint for designing a lifestyle first, then building income and work around it.
Surrounded by Idiots
by Thomas Erikson. Uses a simple personality framework to explain why communication styles clash, and how to bridge them.
Contagious
by Jonah Berger. Breaks down the repeatable patterns behind ideas and products that spread by word of mouth.
Deep Work
by Cal Newport. A case for protecting focused, distraction-free time as a rare and valuable professional skill.
$100M Offers
by Alex Hormozi. A framework for building offers so compelling that turning them down feels like the harder choice.
Shoe Dog
by Phil Knight. Nike's founder on the chaos, doubt, and persistence behind building a company from nothing.
The E-Myth Revisited
by Michael E. Gerber. Explains why knowing a craft isn't the same as knowing how to run a business built on it.
The Mountain Is You
by Brianna Wiest. A look at self-sabotage and the inner obstacles that stand between people and their potential.
Dream First, Details Later
by Ellen Bennett. Part memoir, part pep talk, urging readers to act on big ideas before every detail is figured out.
Never Eat Alone
by Keith Ferrazzi. Argues that lasting success is built on real relationships, not just what you know.
The Go-Giver
by Bob Burg & John David Mann. A business parable that flips the script on success, putting generosity ahead of self-interest.
The Miracle Morning
by Hal Elrod. A step-by-step approach to starting the day with more energy, focus, and intention.
Greenlights
by Matthew McConaughey. Part memoir, part life philosophy, built from lessons learned through setbacks and success alike.
Ninja Selling
by Larry Kendall. Reframes sales around relationship-building and creating real value instead of high-pressure tactics.
Crushing It!
by Gary Vaynerchuk. Strategies for building an authentic personal brand and presence across social platforms.
Burn the Boats
by Matt Higgins. A case for fully committing to big goals instead of keeping a safety net close by.
The Art of War
by Sun Tzu. Ancient lessons on strategy and preparation that still hold up in modern business and leadership.
How to Win Friends and Influence People
by Dale Carnegie. The classic, still-relevant guide to building rapport and getting along with just about anyone.