The Hidden Life of Trees
by Peter Wohlleben

"This book was a beautifully written reminder of how amazing forests are. While reading it, I found myself constantly gazing at the forests around my home and on my daily drive with refreshed wonder and renewed respect. It changed how I see nature." — Randy

Winning on Purpose
by Fred Reichheld

"Nearly 20 years ago, Fred Reichfield created the Nep Promoter System (NPS), a metric for calculating the customer loyalty that businesses achieve through exceptional customer service. In this book, he explains how businesses should use the full extent of the NPS to determine how well they 'love' their customers. All businesses should be focused on serving their customers in a loving manner. And all customers should demand love from the companies that we do business with." — Richard

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
by J.K. Rowling

"One of my favorite parts of this book is when the sword of Gryffindor appears to Neville. He's a character that is bullied at the beginning of the series and all the way up until this moment, but he ends up being one of the most important characters, not to mention one of the keys to defeating Voldemort." — Ryan

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat
by Samin Nosrat

"This book is not only an excellent cookbook with interesting recipes, but it also has wonderful illustrations. Reading this book in tandem with the Netflix show has given me a new perspective on the technique of cooking, as it provides information on why food tastes good and how to use your skills to encourage flavor. Part one answers why each element is vital to the cooking process, and part two takes these lessons and applies them for the reader. This is a must-read, especially if you are a cooking show addict like myself and want to know how to improve your skills in the kitchen." — Meredith

Slow Horses
by Mick Herron

"When British Intelligence agents mess up so badly that they can't be trusted in the field - but know too many secrets to be cut loose - their careers are filled with menial tasks. But when a terrorist group threatens an execution, these 'Slow Horses' find themselves in the middle of the action. This book, which is first in an eight-part series, is filled with suspense, action, plot twists, and funny quips. I don't typically read spy novels, but I highly recommend this one." — Richard

The Professor and the Madman
by Simon Winchester

"A fascinating story about the enormous task of creating the Oxford English Dictionary. When Professor James Murray realizes the daunting job of compiling and organizing the definition and etymology of every English word, he decides to enlist the help of others. He never imagined that his primary contributor would be a murderer and an inmate at an insane asylum." — Richard

Range
by David Epstein

"I’ve found myself referring people to this book time and again. The author explains through several examples that those who are the most successful and bring the most innovation are those who don’t limit themselves to a niche but allow themselves to have range." — Randy

Talking to Strangers
by Malcolm Gladwell

"Gladwell is such a gifted storyteller. No matter the medium, he takes people on a journey. This book has been incredibly insightful to me in understanding our current racial climate. The author lays out a stark reality throughout the book, but he does so with empathy, grace, and infinite amounts of nuance." — Randy