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The 11 Books on J.P. Morgan's Summer Reading List From politics to cooking -- there's something for just about everyone.

By Rose Leadem

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It's summer, and you know what that means: time to pick up a book and head to the beach.

Not sure where to start? J.P. Morgan recently released its 18th annual summer reading list, and from business to wildlife to cooking, there's something on it for everyone.

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Need some inspiration? Check out Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World. Feeling stuck? Steven Poole's Rethink: The Surprising History of New Ideas will give you a new perspective on idea making.

Check out the 11 diverse books on J.P. Morgan's summer reading list.

St. Martin's Press

Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses and Citizens Can Save the Planet by Michael Bloomberg and Carl Pope

If you want to learn more about climate change, potential environmental solutions, policy, investing and more, J.P. Morgan recommends Climate of Hope: How Cities, Businesses and Citizens Can Save the Planet. Written by philanthropist and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and environmentalist Carl Pope, the book explores how people can take action and join the climate conversation today.

Penguin Press

Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction by Derek Thompson

Ever wonder what makes something stand out from the rest? J.P. Morgan recommends reading Derek Thompson's Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction to find out. The book explains why certain things become "hits" in today's culture, and what makes them more popular than others. He pulls in examples from contemporary culture such as blockbuster movies and top songs.

Simon & Schuster

Madame President: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf by Helene Cooper

For inspiration, the investment firm suggests following the life of Africa's first elected female president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf in Helene Cooper's Madame President: The Extraordinary Journey of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. The book details the life of Sirleaf as a mother of four, war survivor and leader of a fragmented nation.

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National Geographic

National Geographic: The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals by Joel Sartore

If you're looking for something more visual, J.P. Morgan suggests you check out Joel Sartore's National Geographic: The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals. The famous photographer captures thousands of photos of insects and animals from around the world. He especially focuses on snapping endangered species in order to raise awareness to wildlife rescue.

W. W. Norton & Company

The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative by Florence Williams

With all of the technology around us, we often overlook the crucial role that nature plays in our lives. Neuroscientist Florence Williams wants to remind people of the importance of nature in her book, The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative. This book has made its way onto the firm's reading list this summer, to inspire and intrigue readers to look at the world around them for stimulation.

Beachnut Publishing

One Buck at a Time: An Insider's Account of How Dollar Tree Remade American Retail by Macon Brock and Earl Swift

A nice business book J.P. Morgan suggests you add to your summer reading list is Dollar Tree co-founder Macon Brock and author Earl Swift's One Buck at a Time: An Insider's Account of How Dollar Tree Remade American Retail. The book details the life story of Dollar Tree, and how it has built an empire catering to the budget-conscious consumer.

Knopf

Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and Wharton professor Adam Grant teamed up to write Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. From overcoming adversity to living a life of joy, the investment firm recommends this book for those experiencing difficult times like Sandberg once had after the loss of her husband in 2015. The book outlines a roadmap for overcoming hardship and living a successful life.

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Scribner

Rethink: The Surprising History of New Ideas by Steven Poole

New ideas are hard to come by -- especially in a world that's saturated with so many already. Steven Poole's Rethink: The Surprising History of New Ideas shows a different approach to idea-making, which is innovating from past ideas. To get your wheels turning this summer, J.P. Morgan suggests this read.

M&P

Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life by Emily Kaiser Thelin

Time to get cooking and reading this summer with Emily Kaiser Thelin's Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life. The firm recommends this biography-cookbook hybrid for the summer, which not only tells the incredible and emotional life of legendary chef Paula Wolfert who used cooking to help her cope with early-stage dementia, but also provides recipes that you can try out this summer.

Ten Speed Press

Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World by Rachel Ignotofsky

Need some summer inspiration? J.P. Morgan's got an idea for you. Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World has 50 two-page biographies, fun facts and images of some of the most influential women in the science world.

Penguin Press

A World in Disarray: American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order by Richard Haass

For a more political read, J.P. Morgan suggests American diplomat Richard Haass' A World in Disarray: American Foreign Policy and the Crisis of the Old Order. The book analyzes politics and policies in governments across the world, and Haass points out the need for a new world order.

Rose Leadem is a freelance writer for Entrepreneur.com. 

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