New Reviews: Business & Finance

This fast-paced story of Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter is delivered with palpable relish by Will Collyer. Recounting the saga from the points of view of several ex-employees, the author attempts to put Musk into context; ex- (and perhaps current employees) talk about a man who is brilliant, engaging, funny, and always contrarian. He is also alone, lonely, and, after a year of... Read More

Entrepreneur, investor, and policy advisor Tom Kemp offers a comprehensive overview of the perils of relying on the five major companies currently dominating the world of technology: Amazon, Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. Dave Clark's smooth, assured voice guides listeners through Kemp's detailed analysis of how technology creeps into our everyday lives--for better or... Read More

All credit to Matthew Waterson: Not only is his performance consistently engaging, but he also provides a clear, concise listening experience. Nielsen and Tvede offer a comprehensive overview of the future of learning and work in the Exponential Age, a time in which major changes no longer happen incrementally. Listeners are reminded of its central premise: "What can be... Read More

Author Michael Lewis (MONEYBALL, THE BIG SHORT) knows the world of investing and the math savants who often inhabit its higher levels. His subject for this audiobook is the Bitcoin gazillionaire and super-eccentric Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently on trial for defrauding investors in his Bitcoin exchange, FTX. Lewis narrates this gripping audiobook with relaxed authority... Read More

The Wharton psychology professor and popular author narrates the bulk of this creative production with persuasive enthusiasm while a collection of non-voice pros describe their often unlikely paths to success. The sound quality of their comments is spotty, but their journeys are so inspiring and apropos to the author's message that they quickly become essential. The... Read More

Greenleaf Book Group CEO Tanya Hall offers insider advice to listeners interested in getting a book published. She explains how to monetize ideas, whether at the beginning of the writing process or when a book is ready to be published. Narrator Carol Grace Anderson delivers Hall's insights on the publishing industry in a clear voice and welcoming tone. Her pacing keeps the... Read More