Reading List
The reading list is the foundation of this project. Organized year by year, it records the books that have guided its direction and highlights the way subjects connect, overlap, and return over time. Each entry represents a step along a larger path of learning, showing how steady reading builds meaning beyond any single title. More than a catalog, the lists capture a process in motion, where curiosity develops into continuity and continuity grows into deeper understanding.
Current 2025 Reading List
This year’s list is a live collection, updated monthly, that blends re-reads of foundational works while exploring new books in philosophy, history, biography, and politics. From Leibniz and Mises to Washington, Jefferson, and MacIntyre, the list reflects a commitment to both depth and breadth—returning to formative books while discovering fresh perspectives. It is less a static catalog than an ongoing record of growth, study, and reflection through the year.
Presidential Book Club
The Presidential Book Club is a focused reading project exploring the lives, leadership, and legacies of U.S. presidents. Beginning with George Washington, the group reads in chronological order, combining biography with the study of historical context. Each president is introduced with a short overview, details of their cabinet and family, and a curated book list. The aim is to create a consistent framework for learning that blends structured study with open discussion, turning the club into a collaborative exploration of American political development.
2024 Reading List
In 2024, the focus turned to business and finance, with more than 30 books studied on investment, entrepreneurship, and case studies of both success and failure. Along the way, new insights shaped the first steps of a business plan while a love of reading across many subjects — including spy thrillers — kept the year balanced. In total, 78 books were read, each one adding to a broader journey of learning and exploration.
30 Books About Finance & the Economy
I have completed my goal of reading 30 books related to finance and the economy for 2024. Find a short review of each book read from Munger, Sowell, and Keynes.
2023 Reading List
I am excited to share the evolution of my literary exploration. Each year has brought new themes and insights.
2022 Reading List
I began the year with the goal of exploring the books the Founding Fathers read to better understand their philosophies and impacts on the formation of our government.
2019, 2020 & 2021 Reading List
I have decided to start sharing the books read over the past years. My hope is to inspire others to explore the books I have read and sparking engaging conversations about these works.
