Most months John Phipps provides a book review for Top Producer. Here are some of his favorites from the last few years (in no particular order).
The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton
The best place to begin thinking about Modern Monetary Theory.
The Nexus Trilogy by Ramez Nam
This is maybe the best science fiction/thriller crossover series of books I have read. It is remarkably predictive as well.
Grant by Ron Chernow
This is a superb biography of a vastly underestimated President and American hero.
Longitude by Dava Sobel
This book explains how international navigation was made possible by the persistence of a master clock maker.
Sourdough by Robin Sloan
This book is hard to classify but is an easy-to-read novel about the overlapping worlds of serious breadmaking and computer coding.
You Look Like a Thing and I Love You by Janelle Shane
This book is a readable introduction to artificial intelligence (AI) that anyone can gain from.
Prairie Patrimony by Sonja Salomon
This book is out-of-print, but it is the best book I have ever read to understand the enduring cultural roots and differences of Midwestern farms.
She Has Her Mother’s Laugh by Karl Zimmer
One of our best science writers clearly explains what we know about heredity and what we think we know that’s isn’t so.
Good Clean Fun by Nick Offerman
This book is a gentle introduction into woodworking by a beloved actor and skilled expert.
In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
This book is a hilarious and instructive Australia travel narrative from my favorite travel writer.
