The first half of 2025 has been a fast-paced roller coaster ride. Financial market volatility visited levels not seen since COVID time. The political pendulum swiftly swung to a changed dynamic. Talking heads and regular investors alike grew anxious about geopolitical developments and possible trade wars. You’ve earned a break.
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer. Celebrations vary from beachgoing to mountain retreats to a peaceful sip of wine on
the patio, commonality being relaxation. Filling your mind with economic observations, market developments, behavioral finance, or other dense topic du jour may detract from your personal retreat. In line with such intent, here are summer reading suggestions to escape the market ups and downs.
Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is a gripping, unputdownable thriller packed with secrets, lies, and unexpected twists. When Millie, desperate for a fresh start, accepts a job as a live-in housekeeper for the wealthy Winchester family, she quickly realizes that things are far from normal. Nina, her new employer, is unpredictable and manipulative, her husband is distant yet intriguing, and their seemingly perfect home hides dark secrets. As Millie becomes entangled in their lives, she discovers that escaping this job might be harder than she ever imagined. The Housemaid is a series, so be cautioned, as you may get addicted.
For those interested in self-improvement, look to Atomic Habits by James Clear. No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving–every day. James Clear, one of the world’s leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.
For history buffs with a flair for adventure, look no further than Endurance. In August 1914, polar explorer Ernest Shackleton boarded the Endurance and set sail for Antarctica, where he planned to cross the last uncharted continent on foot. In January 1915, after battling its way through a thousand miles of pack ice and only a day’s sail short of its destination, the Endurance became locked in an island of ice. Thus began the legendary ordeal of Shackleton and his crew of twenty-seven men. When their ship was finally crushed between two ice floes, they attempted a near-impossible journey over 850 miles of the South Atlantic’s heaviest seas to the closest outpost of civilization.
These are books recommended by clients and other ardent readers. Full disclosure, we have no relationship nor any financial arrangements with the authors, publishers or retailers. Simply put, these are books we thought you might enjoy. Enjoy your Memorial Day and happy reading!
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