J.P. Morgan announced today its 23rd Annual summer reading list, inviting worldwide readers to discover the new connections, adventures and discoveries that unite us. The books cover both time and terrain, and introduce readers to contemporary culture pioneers such as Hayao Miyazaki and mythic Ancient Greek heros, global business leaders and civic leaders as well as new frontiers in art, self-reflection and climate.

A summer tradition for two-plus decades, 2022 marks the list’s first foray into the metaverse in the Onyx by J.P. Morgan lounge in Decentraland. For a limited time, visitors can explore a curated virtual library exhibit on the lounge’s first floor, created in partnership with metaverse real estate company Everyrealm. Visitors have the opportunity to create their own avatars, view information about books, and watch exclusive interviews with selected authors. There is also the option of a nearby scholarly owl who will be happy to answer trivia questions.

“Summer and reading are inextricably linked—a time to explore, escape and dive into new ideas. This year’s selections are a reminder of how core human principles like courage, creativity, curiosity and caregiving bond us, transcending borders and time,” said Darin Oduyoye, Chief Communications Officer of J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management.

J.P. Morgan’s client advisors around the globe submitted hundreds upon hundreds of non-fiction titles in order to create this list. That list was then culled and reviewed based on timeliness, quality and global appeal to the firm’s global client base.

Here’s the line-up for 2022 Summer Reading.

CEO Excellence: Six Mindsets to Distinguish The Best Leaders from Others by Carolyn Dewar (Scott Keller) and Vikram Mallhotra McKinsey & Company senior partners offer an insight-packed, revelatory look at how some of the most well-respected CEOs do their jobs. Drawing from 25 years of research and interviews with top corporate leaders—including chiefs at Netflix (NASDAQ:), JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:), General Motors (NYSE:) and Sony—Dewar, Keller and Malhotra show that while the role of CEO is unique to each organization, the best CEOs think and adapt in surprisingly similar ways across industries. Through its examination of world-class leadership, CEO Excellence shows how the best leaders establish game-changing visions for their companies—and how you too can model yourself on the very best.

Simon Mundy, Race for Tomorrow: Survival Innovation Profits on the Front Lines in the Climate Crisis Financial Times reporter Simon Mundy takes a remarkable trip through 26 countries, six continents and shows how climate change is already transforming our world. By telling the stories of those he meets—from a scientist building a home for engineered mammoths in northeast Siberia to the entrepreneurs chasing breakthroughs in electric and fusion power—Mundy demonstrates how climate change is displacing communities, disrupting global businesses and inspiring a new wave of trailblazing innovation.

Jeanine W. Turner, “Being Present”: How to Command Attention At Work and Home by Managing Your Social Presence Every day it becomes harder to focus in the midst of so many distractions. How can we get rid of the digital distractions that keep us distracted? Synthesizing 15 years of research, interviews and experience from teaching students and executives, Georgetown professor Jeanine W. Turner offers a framework to navigate our social presence—the feeling of being connected within a conversation or interaction—and to communicate more effectively and intentionally with our family, friends and colleagues.

Marc Beckman’s Comprehensive Guide to Digital Artwork and NFTs by Marc BeckmanThe most notable digital innovation since blockchain and crypto is non-fungible tokens (or NFTs). What are non-fungible tokens, or NFTs? And what is their effect on the world? Marc Beckman (founder of Truesy NFT digital art platform), explores the fundamentals of NFT technology. This makes the topic clearer and more understandable. Applying his deep advertising and branding experience, Beckman explores how NFTs are poised to change fashion, sports, fine art, social justice and more, and how entrepreneurs can position themselves for success in tomorrow’s NFT-driven world.

Daniel H. Pink: The Power of Regret by How Looking Backward Can Move Us Forward “No regrets” is a popular and well-worn life philosophy, but author Daniel H. Pink rejects this idea in his latest book. Pink demands that we accept our regrets as fundamental and work with them to create more satisfying lives. Pink’s research in neuroscience, biology, psychology and economics shows that it is possible to turn regrets into positive force by changing the way we think. We can make better decisions, be more productive at work, and feel more fulfilled.

Fixed.Amy E. – How to Master the Fine Art Of Problem Solving Herman Amy E. Herman, a lawyer and art historian from New York City developed the Art of Perception seminar while she was heading education at The Frick Collection. This seminar was designed to enhance observational and communication skills for medical students working on difficult problems. Herman has held sessions for professionals and leaders at Interpol, French National Police, and FBI. Herman challenges us with art and encourages us open our eyes to possibilities we might otherwise miss. No matter the problem’s scale or complexity, Herman’s lens offers a powerful new perspective to approach any issue, and to craft an effective solution.

Hayao Miyazaki, Jessica Niebel and Daniel Kothenschulte by Pete DocterA richly illustrated journey through the cinematic worlds of the renowned Japanese filmmaker, Hayao Miyazaki celebrates the artistic vision, craftmanship and humanistic themes of Miyazaki’s beloved animated films. Published by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles in collaboration with Studio Ghibli in Tokyo, Hayao Miyazaki offers insight into the animator’s creative process and masterful storytelling techniques. Many of his strong, evocative, natural characters (many of which are young girls) transcend cultural borders and allow for universal explorations into the themes of youth and humanity.

As We Rise: Photography From the Black Atlantic By the Wedge Collection. Preface by Teju Cole/Introduction Dr.Mark Sealy/Interviewed with Liz Ikiriko Selected from Dr. Kenneth Montague’s Wedge Collection in Toronto—a Black-owned collection dedicated to artists of African descent—As We Rise provides a timely exploration of Black identity. The book features over 100 photos by Black artists across Canada, South America, Great Britain and the United States. It explores multiple aspects of Black lives through the themes of identity, power and community.

Between the Mountain and the Sky: A Mother’s Story of Love, Loss, Healing, and Hope by Maggie Doyne Maggie Doyne is an American philanthropist who founded the BlinkNow Foundation. She tells a personal and inspirational story about her transformation from a carefree New Jersey teenager to caring for more than 50 Nepalese kids. Inspired on a trip to the country during a gap year before college, Doyne invests her life savings to buy land and open a children’s home. Between the Mountain and the Sky shares all the love, loss, healing and hope she experiences opening the home, and eventually a women’s center and school, and is a reminder of how goodness and change are possible when a single person takes action.

Gustav Schwab: Greek Myths A collection of 47 tales from German writer Gustav Schwab’s seminal anthology, Taschen’s Greek Myths reimagines the fascinating world of Greek mythology for modern times. Through these legendary tales of gods and all-too-human heroes, Schwab’s updated stories reveal all the feats, furies and foibles of the human condition—from the courage of Perseus and ambition of Icarus to Midas’s greed. This collection of timeless, ancient truths about humanity is accompanied with rich illustrations and promises to capture readers of all ages.

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