Fooled by Randomness: The Hidden Role of Chance in Life and in the Markets by Nassim Taleb

In Fooled by Randomness, Nassim Taleb explores the important idea of how randomness influences our world more than we think.

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari

A refreshingly comprehensive, engaging, and scientific account of history that will make you a better informed person and leader.

The Lessons of History by Will and Ariel Durant

A concise, thematic account of history that covers the core biological, social, economic, and philosophical lessons of life.