📚 June 2025

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It’s July 1, and summer is flying by. Last month we featured 8 books. Did you have a favorite?

In case you missed any of these books (or want to revisit the big ideas), here’s your June 2025 recap:

How has fatherhood changed over time?

In his recently published book, historian Augustine Sedgewick embarks on a sweeping journey from the Bronze Age to the present, tracing how the idea of “dad” has evolved, fractured, and been reinvented by everyone from Plato to Bob Dylan.

It’s an exploration of where our notions of fatherhood come from, why they matter, and how they’ve shaped the world we live in.

Summer’s here. Are you traveling smarter—or just spending more?

In How to Win at Travel, Brian Kelly—founder of The Points Guy—shares his hard-earned secrets to hacking flights, maximizing points, and turning everyday expenses into unforgettable trips. Whether you're a seasoned frequent flyer or just booking your first big summer getaway, this guide gives you the tools to travel better, cheaper, and more confidently.

From selecting the right credit cards to discovering hidden perks at check-in, this book is a masterclass in maximizing your travel budget—without compromising comfort or style.

“Who is the leader you wish to become?”

In The Leader Inside, Lauren Kaufman (with help from accomplished contributors) shows how authentic, impactful leadership begins when you’re encouraged to let your light shine. Packed with actionable ideas, this book helps you unlock your leader within.

What if the secret to greatness isn’t a secret—but mindsets anyone can learn?

In Hidden Genius, Polina Marinova Pompliano reveals how the world’s most successful people think. After years of studying icons in business, sports, science, and the arts, Polina reveals that true high performers don’t rely on hacks or shortcuts. Instead, they cultivate mental frameworks that transform how they approach problems, relationships, and creativity.

Tired of feeling stuck at work? The problem might be the system, not you.

In Lab Rats, journalist and former startup insider Dan Lyons goes deep inside modern work culture—and finds chaos. From open offices to fake wellness perks, Lyons exposes how Silicon Valley’s startup mentality has spread far beyond tech, creating work environments that are unstable, performative, and unsustainable.

But this book isn’t just a takedown. It’s a call to action. Lyons offers a witty, sharp, and surprisingly hopeful look at how we can create workplaces that prioritize people over perks—and how to survive (and even thrive) while the system catches up.

What if man’s best friend is also a mind-reading genius?

In The Genius of Dogs, evolutionary anthropologist Brian Hare and science writer Vanessa Woods reveal a radical shift in how we understand canine intelligence. Forget IQ tests. Dogs aren’t smart in spite of being domesticated—they’re smart because of it.

Through decades of research, the authors show how dogs excel at one powerful skill: reading humans. Their social intelligence isn’t just impressive—it’s adapted for partnership, empathy, and survival. This book redefines what it means to be “smart” and invites us to appreciate how dogs co-evolved with us to become extraordinary companions.

What gives someone the courage to speak up when life tries to silence them?

In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, Maya Angelou invites us into her childhood—a world marked by hardship, prejudice, and silence. Yet, through her eyes, we discover that even in the darkest moments, there’s a spark of hope and a longing for freedom that refuses to be extinguished. Angelou’s memoir isn’t just about surviving; it’s about finding your voice, owning your story, and learning to sing—even when the world tries to keep you caged.

Could your strangest dreams be trying to tell you something?

In The Interpretation of Dreams, Freud delivers one of the most influential ideas in modern psychology: that dreams reveal what our waking minds try to repress. He argues that beneath every bizarre image, scrambled story, or recurring nightmare lies a wish—often unconscious, sometimes uncomfortable, but always meaningful.

This book laid the groundwork for psychoanalysis and modern theories of the mind. It's not an easy read, but it changed how we understand ourselves, and it still influences therapy, art, and culture today.

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