The Reading Room

Each month a member of the team reviews a book of their choosing, irrelevant of genre or publishing date.

The Psychology of Money

Morgan Housel

Published: 2019, by Harrison House

Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money distinguishes itself from conventional finance literature by exploring the psychological and behavioural dimensions of financial decision-making. Rather than presenting prescriptive strategies, the book delves into the underlying attitudes, biases, and emotional drivers that shape how individuals interact with money. At its core, it is an examination of human behaviour, demonstrating that financial success is...

The Man Who Saved India

Hindol Sengupta

Published: 2018, Penguin Publishers

Growing up, one of my favourite subjects was history. I was fascinated by the people and culture of the past, particularly that of India. I largely agree with the famous quote “History is written by the victors”, but I disagree in this specific instance of India’s Independence from the British. While Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru were mentioned and praised...

Skin in the Game

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Published: 2018, Random House Publishers Group

Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s book “Skin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries in Daily Life” presents a compelling framework for understanding how personal accountability shapes society, markets, and institutions. The book features key interconnected concepts that reveal the dangerous asymmetries omnipresent in modern life.