Best Banks & Banking Books of 2025

Profit First by Mike Michalowicz is a must-read for small business owners who struggle with cash management. Michalowicz presents a behavioral approach to accounting that flips the traditional formula, emphasizing the importance of taking profit first and apportioning only what remains for expenses. With practical advice, case studies, and a sense of humor, the author guides readers through four simple principles to simplify accounting and help entrepreneurs achieve profitability. This book is unique in its focus on the human element of business and its ability to help small businesses achieve sustainable growth.

The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve by G. Edward Griffin is a comprehensive and eye-opening analysis of the Federal Reserve system. The book delves into the history of the Federal Reserve, its formation, and its impact on the American economy. Griffin provides a critical view of the Federal Reserve and argues that it operates in secrecy, without accountability, and in the interest of a select few. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the inner workings of the American financial system and the role of the Federal Reserve. Overall, The Creature from Jekyll Island is a thought-provoking and compelling read that challenges the status quo and sheds light on the Federal Reserve's impact on the American economy.

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable, 20th Anniversary Edition by Patrick Lencioni is a must-read for modern executives, managers, and organizations. The book provides an engaging fable that follows the challenges of Kathryn Petersen, CEO of DecisionTech, as she faces a dysfunctional team that threatens to derail the company. Lencioni reveals the five behavioral tendencies that go to the heart of why even the best teams struggle and offers a powerful model and step-by-step guide for overcoming those dysfunctions and getting everyone rowing in the same direction. This special anniversary edition celebrates one of the best-selling business books of all time with a new foreword from the author that reflects on its legacy and lessons.

The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous is a comprehensive analysis of the historical context, economic properties, and potential implications of Bitcoin as a decentralized alternative to modern central banks. The author takes the reader on a journey through the history of money, exploring the monetary role of primitive trading systems, metals, coins, the gold standard, and modern government debt. Ammous also explains the operation of Bitcoin in a functional and intuitive way. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the future of money and monetary policy.

Hidden Repression: How the IMF and World Bank Sell Exploitation as Development by Alex Gladstein is a scathing critique of the institutions that were supposed to help countries develop. Gladstein argues that the IMF and World Bank's loans and policies have only led to neocolonial exploitation and debt traps. However, the book offers a glimmer of hope by detailing how Bitcoin's decentralized technology and philosophy can help free nations from the outdated monetary system. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the true impact of these institutions on global economic development.

The New York Times bestseller from business journalist Christopher Leonard infiltrates one of America’s most mysterious institutions—the Federal Reserve—to show how its policies spearheaded by Chairman Jerome Powell over the past ten years have accelerated income inequality and put our country’s economic stability at risk.. If you asked most people what forces led to today’s unprecedented income inequality and financial crashes, no one would say the Federal Reserve. For most of its history, the Fed has enjoyed the fawning adoration of the press. When the economy grew, it was credited to the Fed. When the economy imploded in 2008, the Fed got credit for rescuing us. But here, for the first time, is the inside story of how the Fed has reshaped the American economy for the worse. It all started on November 3, 2010, when the Fed began a radical intervention called quantitative easing. In just a few short years, the Fed more than quadrupled the money supply with one goal: to encourage banks and other investors to extend more risky debt. Leaders at the Fed knew that they were undertaking a bold experiment that would produce few real jobs, with long-term risks that were hard to measure. But the Fed proceeded anyway…and then found itself trapped. Once it printed all that money, there was no way to withdraw it from circulation. The Fed tried several times, only to see the market start to crash, at which point the Fed turned the money spigot back on. That’s what it did when COVID hit, printing 300 years’ worth of money in a few short months. Which brings us to now: Ten years on, the gap between the rich and poor has grown dramatically, inflation is raging, and the stock market is driven by boom, busts, and bailouts. Middle-class Americans seem stuck in a stage of permanent stagnation, with wage gains wiped out by high prices even as they remain buried under credit card debt, car loan debt, and student debt. Meanwhile, the “too big to fail” banks remain bigger and more powerful than ever while the richest Americans enjoy the gains of a hyper-charged financial system. The Lords of Easy Money “skillfully” (The Wall Street Journal) tells the “fascinating” (The New York Times) tale of how quantitative easing is imperiling the American economy through the story of the one man who tried to warn us. This is the first inside story of how we really got here—and why our economy rests on such unstable ground.

Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World is a gripping true story of how a young man from Malaysia named Jho Low pulled off one of the largest heists in history with the aid of Goldman Sachs. Low siphoned billions of dollars from an investment fund and used the money to finance elections, purchase luxury real estate, and even fund Hollywood films like The Wolf of Wall Street. This book is an epic tale of white-collar crime on a global scale that exposes the next great threat to the global financial system. Overall, this book is a classic harrowing parable of hubris and greed in the financial world that is both thrilling and thought-provoking.

A Progressive's Case for Bitcoin is an insightful book that explores the value proposition of Bitcoin through a progressive lens. The author, Jason Maier, discusses how Bitcoin can help marginalized communities, protest against too-big-to-fail banks, and even benefit the environment. The book is a great starting point for anyone curious about Bitcoin beyond the boundaries of western privilege and social media chatter. It offers a refreshing perspective on Bitcoin and its potential as a tool for progressive social change. Overall, it is a must-read for anyone who cares about human rights, equality, and the environment.

The House of Morgan by Ron Chernow is a captivating read that traces the history of the Morgan banking dynasty and its influence on the modern financial world. Chernow's writing style is engaging, making the book feel like an epic novel, filled with tension and movement. The author deftly mixes biography with economics, providing readers with a fascinating journey from Victorian London to Tom Wolfe's New York. This masterpiece of financial history is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the money and power behind major historical events of the last 150 years. Overall, The House of Morgan is a tour de force that deserves its place among the 100 Best Nonfiction Books of the Twentieth Century.

A 22 pasos del éxito: De 0 a 25.000.000€ is a practical guide that enumerates and delves into the 22 necessary keys to achieving success, regardless of your current situation or available capital. Written by Enrique Moris, who has been in the entrepreneurship field for over 14 years, this book provides insights into his experiences, patterns, and mistakes that led him to a net worth of over 25 million euros. The book offers tips, reflections, and lessons that can be put into practice immediately, leading to positive impacts on personal and financial situations. A must-read for those seeking financial success!