J.P. Morgan Presents Its Most Expansive Summer Reading List To Date

Marking its 26^th year, the firm's reading list taps into the power of curiosity and offers new NextList experience recommendations for 2025.

NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- J.P. Morgan today announced its 26^th annual Summer Reading List, a captivating collection of books inspired by the power of curiosity. This year's lineup, our most expansive and comprehensive to date, features 16 groundbreaking titles from visionary founders, esteemed economists and influential thought leaders. Readers are invited to embark on journeys of exploration, from the introspective search for meaning and purpose to the awe-inspiring quest to understand the universe beyond.

"Our 2025 Summer Reading List is a celebration of curiosity's boundless power," said Darin Oduyoye, Chief Communications Officer of J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management. "This year's selections challenge us to think and explore boldly. With topics ranging from personal values to innovative frontiers such as AI, electric vehicles and the universe's wonders — this list is designed to inspire growth and forward-thinking." 

With widespread attention on the U.S. economy, J.P. Morgan proudly introduces its first-ever Economic Spotlight as part of its 2025 Summer Reading List. This special feature highlights the latest insights from renowned economist and Harvard University professor Kenneth Rogoff, exploring the history and future of the U.S. dollar and its significant impact on the global financial landscape.

The focus on innovation continues with an extension of our J.P. Morgan NextList 2025 introduced last November, featuring the world's first museum dedicated to AI arts and digital ecosystems, a Tony-nominated musical setting new standards for brand-new IP and a high-speed global sailing championship that challenges the boundaries of human achievement.

J.P. Morgan Client Advisors from around the globe submitted hundreds of nonfiction titles and experiences to curate both lists. Each contribution was evaluated and chosen for its timeliness, quality and appeal to the firm's global client base.

The 2025 Summer Reading List selections are:

Life in Three Dimensions: How Curiosity, Exploration, and Experience Make a Fuller, Better Life
By Shigehiro Oishi, PhD
Find a new path to fulfillment. Psychologist Shigehiro Oishi challenges the two common ways of measuring a good life—happiness and meaning—by introducing a third dimension: psychological richness. Oishi explores how this concept, which prioritizes curiosity, spontaneity and diverse experiences, can lead to personal growth. Using examples from psychological studies, books and films, famous innovators such as Steve Jobs, personal acquaintances and his own family, Oishi makes the case for an adventure-filled life.

Becoming You: The Proven Method for Crafting Your Authentic Life and Career
By Suzy Welch
Discover your true self and build a fulfilling career with Suzy Welch, director of NYU Stern's Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing. Drawing from her popular NYU class, Welch provides a dynamic, step-by-step guide to uncovering your purpose in today's fast-paced world. Through compelling stories from students and her own journey from crime reporter to tech entrepreneur, Welch offers a warm and witty guide to learning how to live authentically and meaningfully.

Reset: How to Change What's Not Working
By Dan Heath
Looking to get unstuck and shift direction? Bestselling author and podcast host Dan Heath offers a framework to break free from entrenched work habits while making the most of minimal resources. Heath uncovers "leverage points" where small efforts yield big results, helping readers unlock progress toward their highest goals. With fascinating examples from vastly different workplaces such as fast-food drive-thrus and a couples therapy office, Heath outlines strategies to accelerate meaningful change, eliminate waste and boost motivation.

The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward
By Melinda French Gates
While transition periods can be profound moments of change, they are often filled with confusion or fear. In The Next Day, Melinda French Gates provides a guiding light for navigating these shifts, offering insights on moving forward when the ground feels unsteady. Reflecting on her own life transitions, from parenthood to leaving the Gates Foundation, French Gates emphasizes embracing uncertainty, shedding perfectionism and supporting others in crisis. With wisdom and candor, she delivers practical advice for facing life's inevitable transitions.

Iron Hope: Lessons Learned from Conquering the Impossible
By James Lawrence
Renowned endurance athlete James "Iron Cowboy" Lawrence reveals his secrets for mental toughness. Famous for completing 50 full-distance triathlons in 50 states over 50 days, Lawrence attributes his success not to physical strength, but to an unbreakable mindset. In 2021, he pushed to break boundaries again, attempting 100 Iron Man competitions in 100 days. By keeping small promises and building momentum, Lawrence shows readers how to develop the mental fortitude to turn any goal—no matter how ambitious—into reality.

The Tell: A Memoir
By Amy Griffin
Amy Griffin, founder and managing partner of investment firm G9 Ventures, recounts her lifelong journey of running—from Amarillo, Texas, to the University of Virginia, and the streets of New York—while unknowingly fleeing a hidden secret. Her daughter's poignant question, "Where are you, Mom?" sparks a quest to uncover buried childhood trauma. Through therapy and a return to her Texas hometown, Griffin explores perfectionism and the search for validation. With honesty and hope, she reveals the power of embracing our true selves to deepen connections with others and ourselves.

Coming of Age: How Technology and Entrepreneurship are Changing the Face of MENA
By Noor Sweid
Founder and managing partner of Global Ventures, Noor Sweid explores the rise of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) as a tech and entrepreneurship hub. With the world's largest population of young digital natives, MENA is poised to challenge the global order. Coming of Age spans 25 years of entrepreneurial evolution, highlighting transformative ventures in fintech, healthtech, agritech and more. Through interviews with 35 pioneering founders, Sweid showcases MENA's ascent to a formidable global market force, driven by its innovative youth.

The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the West
By Alexander C. Karp and Nicholas W. Zamiska
In a compelling analysis, Palantir co-founder and CEO Alexander C. Karp along with Palantir executive Nicholas W. Zamiska delve into the challenges of the West's technological landscape. This groundbreaking treatise offers strategies for the software industry to tackle urgent issues amid rapid technological changes and AI advancements. Through insights into Palantir's journey, the authors inspire a proactive approach to ambitious innovation and bold thinking to maintain a competitive edge. Their view of technology's potential is relevant for anyone interested in the intersection of technology, politics and society.

Inevitable: Inside the Messy, Unstoppable Transition to Electric Vehicles
By Mike Colias
In this gripping exploration of the electric vehicle revolution, veteran Wall Street Journal automotive reporter Mike Colias examines the transformative pivot reshaping the $2 trillion automotive industry—a shift already sending ripples across the global economy. Traveling from Detroit to Japan to Germany to China, Colias highlights the global effects of this transformation on economies and lives. From the boardrooms where executives strategize to compete against Tesla and Chinese competitors to the family dealerships navigating whether to sell EVs, Inevitable examines the dynamism and challenges of this transition.

Raising AI: An Essential Guide to Parenting Our Future
By De Kai
How is the widespread use of AI impacting our world and culture? As the pioneer of translation AIs such as Google, Yahoo and Bing translate, De Kai provides an insightful guide to understanding how AI can empower the future. As AI reshapes civilization, Raising AI prompts readers to consider its ethical implications and our active role in this shift, advocating for a future where humanity and AI coexist harmoniously. Offering a new framework for navigating AI's influence, this book is a must-read for anyone curious about engaging with the AI revolution responsibly.

MirrorMirror: The Reflective Surface in Contemporary Art
By Michael Petry
Featuring over 150 artists such as Cindy Sherman and Yayoi Kusama, MirrorMirror explores the use of reflective surfaces in art. Michael Petry, director of London's Museum of Contemporary Art, recounts how mirrors have inspired artworks throughout history, from Van Eyck's Arnolfini Portrait to Velázquez's The Rokeby Venus, then goes on to show how artists of today are exploring mirrors as objects of magic, transformation and power. Alongside analyses of works including Jeff Koons's Balloon sculptures and Subodh Gupta's life-sized trees made from stainless steel, Petry discusses the impact of selfies and the ways in which smartphones are modern-day mirrors to the self.

The Fricks Collect: An American Family and the Evolution of Taste in the Gilded Age
By Ian Wardropper
In this captivating story of ambition, wealth and patronage, Frick Collection director Ian Wardropper chronicles the journey of industrialist Henry Clay Frick and his daughter, Helen, in building one of America's premier art collections. Through collaborations with esteemed dealers and decorators, this richly illustrated volume unveils the interiors of the Frick family's Pittsburgh and New York homes, offering insights into the Gilded Age's artistic legacy and the influence of the Frick Collection, now reopened after a multi-year renovation. This book is a testament to the enduring allure of art and the transformative power of patronage in shaping cultural institutions.

Mars: Photographs from the NASA Archives
By Nikki Giovanni, James L. Green, Emily Lakdawalla, Rob Manning and Margaret A. Weitekamp
Ever wonder what it would be like to travel to Mars? Taschen offers a look at the Red Planet through six decades of NASA's groundbreaking photographs, revealing its secrets and striking similarities to Earth. From the first close-up images by Mariner 4 in 1965 to vistas captured by rovers, this collection highlights the planet's diverse landscapes, from ancient riverbeds to towering volcanoes. With essays and commentary from NASA experts, scientists and cultural figures, this book explores Mars as both a scientific frontier and a source of fascination, bringing us closer than ever to understanding our neighboring world.

Living with Flowers
By Aerin Lauder
Legendary hostess and style icon Aerin Lauder invites readers to infuse their homes with the beauty and joy of flowers. Inspired by her grandmother, Estée Lauder, and mother, Jo Carole Lauder, she shares creative ideas for incorporating flowers into daily life, from simple kitchen arrangements to elegant floral wallpapers. Whether it's a bouquet of daisies to welcome dinner guests or a single stem to brighten a workday, Living with Flowers reveals how flowers can elevate spaces and spark joy.

The Values Compass: What 101 Countries Teach Us About Purpose, Life, and Leadership
By Dr. Mandeep Rai
In The Values Compass, broadcast journalist Dr. Mandeep Rai takes readers on a journey through 101 countries, exploring how the core values of different nations can shape our personal beliefs and guide our decisions. From Moroccan compromise to Armenian survival and American entrepreneurship, Rai illustrates the profound impact of these values. Updated with a new introduction for 2025, this book serves as a guide to understanding our own values, helping us view ourselves through a global lens, and inspiring us to navigate life with purpose and intention.

Economic Spotlight: Our Dollar, Your Problem: An Insider's View of the Seven Turbulent Decades of Global Finance, and the Road Ahead
By Kenneth Rogoff
With all eyes on the U.S. economy, Kenneth Rogoff's latest book provides a timely examination of the global rise of the U.S. dollar and questions its future stability. As the Maurits C. Boas Professor of Economics at Harvard University and former Chief Economist at the International Monetary Fund, Rogoff traces seven decades of global finance, highlighting the dollar's dominance over the Japanese yen, Soviet ruble, and euro, while addressing contemporary challenges posed by cryptocurrencies, the Chinese yuan, political instability and more. Through a sweeping portrait of the international monetary system, Rogoff illustrates how America's outsized power could lead to financial instability both abroad and in the U.S.

The new NextList 2025 highlights include:

DATALAND
Los Angeles, CA
DATALAND, the world's first museum of AI arts and digital ecosystem, explores the intersection of human imagination and the creative potential of machines. Under the artistic leadership of Turkish-American media artist Refik Anadol, DATALAND will unite pioneers across the arts, science, AI research and cutting-edge technology at its flagship location, launching in 2025 at The Grand L.A. Inviting visitors to experience the latest sensory and visualization technologies at scale, DATALAND establishes a new model for cultural institutions in the digital age.

Maybe Happy Ending
New York, NY
Maybe Happy Ending is the latest sensation on Broadway, starring Darren Criss and Helen J Shen as two lifelike service robots who, after being abandoned by their owners, begin to question their programmed existence. Set in a near-futuristic Seoul, the musical explores themes of love, identity and what it means to be alive, combining humor with heart to offer a fresh perspective on human-robot interactions.

Hill Family Estate
Napa Valley, CA
At Hill Family Estate, the story of winemaking is rooted in the passion and dedication of Ryan Hill and his family. As the next generation of vintners, they have embraced sustainable practices and innovative techniques to craft wines that reflect the unique terroir of Napa Valley. Visitors can explore the estate's picturesque vineyards and enjoy tastings of its award-winning varietals. With a focus on quality and authenticity, Hill Family Estate offers a glimpse into the future of winemaking, where tradition meets innovation in the pursuit of excellence.

SailGP
With adrenaline-pumping races in iconic global locations, SailGP delivers the most exciting competitions on water to captivate the next generation. The international sailing championship gathers the world's elite sailors to compete in electrifying Grand Prix events across five continents, in cities including New York, Abu Dhabi, Geneva and beyond. With high-speed catamarans and a thrilling, fan-friendly experience, SailGP is bringing this traditional sport into the future through cutting-edge innovation.

For more information, visit www.jpmorgan.com/readinglist and search #SRL2025 on social media.

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