JPMorgan's summer reading list for the wealthy includes books on AI, leadership and lemons

JPMorgan’s annual summer reading list, which has become the go-to selection of beach books for the wealthy, has 14 titles this year.

May 18, 2026 - 19:17

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JPMorgan's summer reading list for the wealthy includes books on AI, leadership and lemons

JPMorgan summer reading list

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The latest JPMorgan Summer Reading List, an annual favorite among the wealthy, includes books on artificial intelligence, longevity, Keith Haring and lemon recipes.

The list is compiled each year with suggestions from JPMorgan client advisors around the world and has become a popular guide for the wealthy looking for good summer beach reads. This year's list includes 14 titles, reflecting the top issues and concerns of its clients.

AI tops the list, with two books on the topic. Sebastian Mallaby's "The Infinity Machine" profiles Google DeepMind CEO and co-founder Demis Hassabis and the battle for AI breakthroughs. Josh Tyrangiel's "AI for Good" looks at how the technology is already helping to solve everyday challenges.

The list also features books on leadership and performance. Cognitive scientist George Newman's book, "How Great Ideas Happen," is about how to develop skills for discovery. Neuroscientist and physician Dr. Tommy Wood's "The Stimulated Mind," explains strategies on how to keep the brain adaptable and focused.

With sports investing growing among the wealthy, the list also includes NBA analyst Ric Bucher's book, "Coachable," which gleans lessons from conversations with former NBA star Michael Jordan, ex-NFL quarterback Tom Brady, former WNBA great Diana Taurasi and others.

Darin Oduyoye, the chief communications officer of J.P. Morgan Asset and Wealth Management, who oversees the list, said family offices are especially interested in books on generational transition, since many are managing the transfer of wealth to their children or family. Of particular interest to family offices is the book "Mattering," by Jennifer Breheny Wallace, Oduyoye said.

"Her message is resonating with next-generation family leaders — centered on purpose, identity, and how rising decision-makers define what they want to pursue — especially as families navigate leadership transition and legacy," he said.

Here is the full list of books:

"How Great Ideas Happen: The Hidden Steps Behind Breakthrough Success," by George Newman"The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence," by Sebastian Mallaby"AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter," by Josh Tyrangiel"America: The Imagination of a Nation," by Assouline and Joel Stein"Crisis Engineering: Time-Tested Tools for Turning Chaos into Clarity," by Marina Nitze, Matthew Weaver and Mikey Dickerson"The Coming Storm: Power, Conflict and Warnings from History," by Odd Arne Westad"Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose," by Jennifer Breheny Wallace"Coachable: How the Greatest Performers Reach Their Highest Potential," by Ric Bucher"The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age," by Dr. Tommy Wood"Light and Thread," by Han Kang"Irreplaceable: 60 of Humanity's Most Treasured Places," by the World Monuments Fund, with contributions by Bénédicte de Montlaur, André Aciman, Andrew Solomon and Brinda Somaya"Keith Haring in 3D," by Larry Warsh and Glenn Adamson, with contributions from Dieter Buchhart, David Galloway, Francis M. Naumann, Lowery Stokes Sims and Robert Storr"Squeeze Me: Lemon Recipes & Art," by Ruthie Rogers and Ed Ruscha"We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event," by Roger Bennett