Welcome back to Book Briefs. Today, we’re diving into JPMorgan Chase’s 26th annual Summer Reading List—except this isn’t your usual stack of beach paperbacks. Think less “hot girl summer” and more “thought girl summer,” trading fruity cocktails for black coffee and big ideas.

As Darin Oduyoye, JPMorgan’s chief communications officer for asset and wealth management, puts it, “Our 2025 Summer Reading List is a celebration of curiosity’s boundless power.” Curated from hundreds of recommendations by the bank’s advisors and clients worldwide, the list features 16 titles spanning economic treatises, cosmic explorations, and reflections on purpose and progress.

You’ll find deep dives into monetary policy alongside accounts of AI innovation, electric vehicles, and even the universe’s wonders. Whether you’re poolside in Ibiza, perched on a Manhattan rooftop, or nestled in a local park, this collection is your invitation to read like the one percent—challenging yourself to think and explore boldly all summer long.
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