Summer Reading: 11 Books to Keep Your Mind Busy

A student sits reading in McCoy Courtyard next to a stack of books. Photo by Tricia Seibold

Here are some books to add to your summer reading list. | Tricia Seibold

You may have some downtime scheduled for this summer. Whether you’re on a plane or sitting by the pool, our editors have collected books from our faculty that will keep your brain active. Put your feet up, pour yourself a cold beverage, and enjoy.

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Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues

David Bradford, Carole Robin

A guide to building more fulfilling relationships with colleagues, friends, and family, based on the popular MBA course, Interpersonal Dynamics.

Organization Tips

Making Great Strategy

Arguing for Organizational Advantage

Jesper B. Sørensen, Glenn R. Carroll

Discover a straightforward framework for managing strategy: visualization, logic, and constructive argumentation.

No Joke

Humor, Seriously

Why Humor is a Secret Weapon in Business and in Life

Jennifer Aaker, Naomi Bagdonas

Discover how humor works — and how it not only changes the way you do business, but how you live life. Includes advice from world-class comedians, findings from behavioral scientists, and stories from leaders around the world.