How Countries Go Broke: The Big Cycle
by Ray Dalio
This book feels especially timely with sovereign debt levels projected to balloon in many major economies. Hard to ignore insights from one of the world’s top investors for anyone mapping out macro themes for 2026
The Dublin Pub: A Social and Cultural History
by Donal Fallon
This incredible book tells of the rich culture and development of my town, Dublin, and why our pubs are the epicentre of Irish culture and storytelling for every class of person here. The book does not glamourise alcohol (I’m a non-drinker) and is an absolute joy visually.
Radical Candor
by Kim Scott
This guide offers actionable strategies for delivering feedback in way that values and supports honest feedback, establishes an environment where people feel safe and cared for, and ultimately helps cultivate a trusting workplace culture.
Life, Law and Liberty
by Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy
An interesting behind-the-scenes, plain-spoken view of the Supreme Court, the relationships between Justices and some of the major decisions they made, all from the perspective of a famously centrist Supreme Court Justice.
The Sorrowful and the Great
by Sean Potts
I’m looking forward to reading my friend Sean Potts new book “The Sorrowful and the Great," the first comprehensive biography of Tommie Potts’ life and unique artistic process. Sean Potts is Tommie’s grandnephew and son of the late Seán Potts, founding member of The Chieftains.
The book charts the course of Tommie’s formative years in the fertile musical environment of his family home; the trauma he endured as a young firefighter surviving the Pearse Street tragedy of 1936; his powerful relationships with the great traditional musicians of county Clare; the story of The Liffey Banks LP; his friendship with Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, and an assessment of his legacy by the contemporary artists who encountered his genius during their lifetime.
That will be on my reading table for the holiday break.
Hamnet
by Maggie O’Farrell
Recently released as a film, this acclaimed historical novel imagines the life of William Shakespeare’s family in the wake of the death of their eleven-year-old son, exploring the influence of this event on the creation of Hamlet. We recommend reading the book before seeing the film!
Abundance
by Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson
A provocative and optimistic case for rebuilding our capacity to execute showing how better systems, incentives, and institutions can unlock innovation, growth, and shared prosperity at scale.
The Women
by Kristin Hannah
The Women is a powerful and deeply human story that stays with you long after the final page. What really resonated is the way it honors sisterhood: women who carry one another through the unthinkable, who understand each other’s pain, and who refuse to let one another fall.
I Regret Almost Everything
by Keith McNally
Despite the title, it’s an enjoyable read. McNally is a working-class immigrant from London who arrived in New York in the 1970s and went on to build several iconic restaurants through consistent execution, disciplined operations, and meticulous attention to atmosphere. I appreciated his perspective on taking calculated risks and navigating personal and professional challenges.
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland
by Patrick Radden Keefe
An extraordinary, sophisticated account of the troubles in Northern Ireland, this book uses the murder of Jean McConville to show how polarized identities and moral absolutism can radicalize ordinary people and leave a society struggling to reckon with its violent past.
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
by Adam Grant
This book skillfully illustrates the power of “confident humility” — the art of acting with certainty while staying open to rethinking. Grant shares essential strategies for anyone striving to make better decisions and embrace learning at every turn.
Read Write Own
by Chris Dixon
Dixon frames the history and future of the internet. He paints an exciting picture of a recapture of the vision of the internet as a platform for creativity and distributed entrepreneurship through next generation digital ledger technology.
Sapiens
by Yuval Noah Harari
This provocative best-selling book surveys the history of humankind from the Stone Age and challenges us to reconsider long-held beliefs about progress, happiness, and the impact of technology on human life.
Outlive
by Peter Attia
This science-driven longevity guide shows how intentional choices around mindset, movement, and nutrition can help you live a more positive, energized, and hopeful life. Don’t miss Peter’s gifted storytelling about how good choices compound over time.
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