Top Books of 2018

Every year, I distill the past year’s reading list down to the top 5 books of the year.  While I found all of this year’s books interesting, I particularly recommend the following 5 books.

The Little Book of Common Sense Investing, John Bogle

This is a simple guide to index investing written by the founder of Vanguard

World Without Mind: The Existential Threat of Big Tech, Franklin Foer

Foer gives an alarming warning about the dangers big tech for us and our culture

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams, Matthew Walker, PhD

This is a fascinating discussion about the physiology and importance of sleep.

The Story of World War II, Donald L Miller

Miller writes a comprehensive overview of WW2.

Them: Why We Hate Each Other — and How to Heal, Ben Sasse

Sasse again makes in on the best of list.  In this book he explores why our culture is so divided an offers a solution about how we can reunite.

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