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The Man Who Saw Seconds – Alexander Boldizar

“A political thriller about a man who can see five seconds into the future. The book follows the character after a chance encounter with the police escalates into a worldwide manhunt. This book takes an interesting premise and explores some of its real life implications from a national security perspective. Conversations between the main character and his inner circle of confidants also provide opportunities for the author to discuss larger ideas like fate and agency. I found this to be a great vacation read that gets right into the action and doesn’t slow down until the final page.” 

– Joe Chaudoin, Managing Director

Basketball beyond Paper: Insights into the Game’s Analytics Revolution – Dean Oliver

“Basketball beyond Paper chronicles how analytics have changed the game of basketball. Gone are the days of chewing up the shot clock, taking long contested two point jumpers, and blindly creating post ups. Teams now embrace free flowing and fast paced offense which has spurred the most entertaining product the NBA has ever produced. Dean Oliver describes how not only how the league has changed, but how individual players have embraced analytics to take advantage of this new era.”

– Joe Gierut, Vice President

Four Billionaires and a Parking Attendant: Success Strategies of the Wealthy, Powerful, and Just Plain Wise – Christopher Ullman

“Chris Ullman, a seasoned communications professional, guides the reader through his career in both the public and private sectors, highlighting some of the people he’s encountered, from all walks of life, that have shaped his views on what it takes to achieve success and happiness. Sharing anecdotal stories along the way, he takes this wisdom and breaks it down into eight strategies that could be implemented by anyone seeking to improve themselves and get the most out of life.”

– Rob Simpson, Vice President

Afghanistan: A Cultural and Political History – Thomas Barfield

“I found ‘Afghanistan: A Cultural and Political History’ fascinating for its detailed exploration of how tribal dynamics shaped the country’s history and its impact on contemporary political challenges. The book provided nuanced insights into Afghanistan’s relationships with neighboring powers and the influence of global geopolitics, offering a well-rounded understanding of its cultural richness and political complexity.”

– Jared Beard, Senior Director

Grant –  Ron Chernow

“Ron Chernow’s biography of President Ulysses S. Grant paints a picture of a truly relatable person, who rose above deep personal, professional, and familial challenges and, with lots of help, forged a path forward for the country after it was ripped apart during the Civil War. To say nothing of his military genius in commanding the entire Union force after a long period of mismanagement, Grant’s unwavering commitment to civil rights in the face of both hostility and apathy was truly remarkable. Chernow’s account is worth the time to learn about such an extraordinary figure in U.S. history.”

– Andrew Muchnick, Senior Director

If Then: How the Simulmatics Corporation Invented the Future – Jill Lepore 

“An interesting read on the advent of predictive modeling and all the data science that led us to the current landscape of polling.” 

– George Basile, Senior Associate

The Soccer War – Ryszard Kapuściński

“Chronicles how a soccer match, coupled with other events that transpired between Honduras and El Salvador, pushed tensions over the edge, leading to war.”

– Olly Meadows, Associate