Category: Book Reviews

• May 23, 2023

  Book Review: A Gentleman in Moscow

  

  I’m going to let you all in on a secret. I had always viewed reading books as gaining knowledge, and the more you read the more knowledge you accumulated. For this reason, most of the books I have bought have been because of their ability to provide facts, update me on current events, or teach…
• April 5, 2023

  Book Review: Liar’s Poker

  

  Where do I even start? As soon as I started reading this book, it felt like I was transported into the raucous 41st trading floor of Salomon Brothers in New York City. The palpable energy emitted from the pages made me feel as if I was sitting in those exact seats, executing trades on behalf…
• March 28, 2023

  Book Review: Sold Out

  

  I’ve always been very interested in aspects of the world that are invisible to the consumer. In the past year, I have indulged in books relating to chip manufacturing and commodity trading just to name a few. So, when the chance arrived to learn more about the invisible highways and logistical networks that ensure our…
• March 26, 2023

  Book Review: The Pay Off

  

  For most of us, the ability to pay is something we don’t consciously think about. With the swipe of a credit card, we have our merchandise in hand. However, payments are crucial in that they are the way we include and exclude from society. With more than 1,600 banking deserts (defined by the absence of…