J.P. Morgan shares its top 10 book recommendations for 2023

With 2022 coming to an end and as we look forward to a new year, J.P. Morgan recently revealed its annual list of “what’s next” including a collection of 10 recommended books. "NextList2023 is drawn from recommendations made by J.P. Morgan client advisors around the globe. These extensive submissions are reviewed for timeliness, quality and worldwide appeal. Our final selections for 2023 include ten books," reads a statement on their website. From Marie Kondo's latest book to 'The LEGO Story' by Jens Andersen, checkout J.P. Morgan's electic list of book recommendations here.

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In 'How to Invest', author David M. Rubenstein provides a master class in finance and reveals how some of the most successful investors in the world think. "Whether you’re a brand-new, next-gen investor or a seasoned professional, 'How to Invest' offers time-tested principles, wisdom and tools to transform how you approach investing," reads the book's recommendation on J.P. Morgan's website.

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In this book, British Vogue's editor-in-chief, Edward Enninful, shares his extraordinary journey from fleeing Ghana as a teenager to becoming one of the youngest editors at an international fashion magazine. In this book, "Enninful candidly shares how, as a Black, gay, working-class refugee, he found in fashion both a home and the freedom to share a new vision of beauty," reads a statement on the website.

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"The concept of the “metaverse” has exploded in the public consciousness, but what is it exactly? In Virtual Society, Herman Narula, a pioneering technologist and co-founder and CEO of technology company Improbable, shows how the metaverse—a growing set of digital experiences ranging from advanced gaming to concerts and virtual entertainment—is the latest manifestation of an ancient human tendency: the act of worldbuilding," reads the book's recommendation by JP Morgan. This book is for those who would like to understand the potential of a virtual future.

Penguin Business

This book gives an insight into LEGO-- how a Danish family became one of the world's largest play material producer from having a small carpentry business. In this book, Andersen not only writes about the Kristiansen family but also shares their private archives, and pictures, and interviews them and the LEGO Group executives-- thus showing a lesser--known aspect of LEGO.

Mariner Books

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"When Louis and Lillian Zabar immigrated to New York from Ukraine, they could have not imagined that their dairy store counter would become a New York gastronomic legend. In this compelling memoir, Lori Zabar—granddaughter of Louis and Lillian—tells the story of four generations of Zabars who built the iconic Upper West Side grocery that heralded the 20th-century revolution in food production and consumption," reads the book's recommendation on JP Morgan's website. The book also contains their family recipes.

Schocken

In this book, authors Jeremy Utley and Perry Klebahn "share how entrepreneurs, and managers and leaders can harness untapped ideas, fill the innovation pipeline, and unleash creative potential," reads a statement on the official website of JP Morgan.

Portfolio

After helping people declutter their homes and workspace and "Spark Joy" in their personal and professional lives, Japanese organizing consultant-author- TV presenter Marie Kondo is back with a new book. In her latest book 'Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home', Marie Kondo inspires readers to apply her ideas in their everyday lives. And thus create a more fulfilling life.

Ten Speed Press

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This book brings together and highlights some of the rising stars of contemporary arts. "Showcasing artists born since 1980 and working across all media, Phaidon’s stunningly illustrated survey celebrates tomorrow’s superstars, as selected by curators, writers and academics with their fingers on the pulse of contemporary art and culture," reads a statement on JP Morgan's website.

Phaidon Press Ltd

For those would like to explore and understand the lesser-known world under the oceans, JP Morgan's book recommendation includes 'Ocean: Exploring the Marine World'. "Featuring photography, maps and scientific illustrations, 'Ocean' takes readers across continents, cultures and over 3,000 years of history through the lenses of celebrated artists, designers, explorers and photographers... 'Ocean' (also) explores how climate change activity is affecting our underwater ecosystems, as well as the dedicated efforts underway to preserve them," reads a statement on their official website.

Phaidon Press Ltd

As the title suggests, in this book co-authors Marina Nitze and Nick Sinai share their experiences of teaching empowering strategies and write how anyone can use these techniques to solve organizational problems and focus on outcomes.

Hachette Go

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