J.P. Morgan Announces 2026 Summer Reading List and NextList Summer Series
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J.P. Morgan (NYSE:JPM) released its 27th annual 2026 Summer Reading List and the second year of the NextList Summer Series. The reading list features 14 nonfiction titles on leadership, AI, geopolitics, performance, longevity, art, culture and travel, curated by client advisors worldwide.
The NextList Summer Series highlights four global experiences, including a New York Broadway musical, Sweden’s Aurora automotive event, a Calder exhibition in Paris, and SHA wellness retreats in Spain, Mexico and the UAE, focused on health optimization and longevity.
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News Market Reaction – JPM
In the May 18 session, JPM gained 0.98%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
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| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13 | Tokenized fund launch | Positive | -1.5% | Launched second tokenized money market fund on public Ethereum blockchain. |
| May 12 | Fraud-prevention philanthropy | Positive | +1.6% | Announced nearly $14M in investments to combat fraud and scams. |
| May 06 | Women-led growth recognition | Positive | +1.8% | Supported list highlighting 50 fastest-growing women-owned or led companies. |
| May 05 | Youth banking push | Positive | +0.6% | Expanded modern banking solutions for 18–24-year-olds and new-to-banking clients. |
| May 04 | Small-business succession survey | Neutral | -1.5% | Survey on small-business succession readiness and related support initiatives. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent JPM news has generally seen price moves that align with the positive or neutral tone, with one notable divergence on a tokenized fund launch.
Over the past weeks, JPM released several brand- and innovation-focused updates. On May 13, it launched a tokenized money market fund on Ethereum, seeded with $100 million, which coincided with a -1.52% move. Earlier, on May 12, a fraud‑prevention initiative and nearly $14 million in philanthropy aligned with a +1.63% move. Additional news on small‑business succession, youth banking solutions, and support for high‑growth women‑led firms produced modest, mostly positive reactions. Today’s cultural Summer Reading List announcement fits this pattern of franchise and client‑engagement storytelling rather than core financial updates.
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- J.P. Morgan's 27th annual Summer Reading List features 14 titles across leadership, AI, geopolitics, performance and longevity, curated by client advisors from around the globe.
- The NextList Summer Series returns for its second year, taking readers from a Broadway stage to the Swedish Riviera,
Paris and beyond.
"Nothing beats summer as a time for rest, reflection and renewal," said Darin Oduyoye, Chief Communications Officer of J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management. "This year's list is an invitation to explore, find inspiration and discover memorable new adventures—powered by the written word."
The 2026 book selections span timely themes shaping leadership and society, including how breakthrough ideas happen, responsible AI, navigating global change, performance and longevity. The list also features visually stunning titles across art, culture, design and travel, transporting readers from lemon groves in
NextList Summer Series returns for its second year
J.P. Morgan also announced the return of the NextList Summer Series for the second year, an extension of the NextList launched in November that highlights what's new and noteworthy across arts, culture and more. This year's four selections feature experiences from every corner of the globe, including a Broadway show that's a love letter to
J.P. Morgan client advisors from around the globe submitted hundreds of nonfiction titles and experiences to curate both lists. Each contribution was evaluated and selected for its timeliness, quality and resonance with the firm's global client base.
The 2026 Summer Reading List selections are:
How Great Ideas Happen: The Hidden Steps Behind Breakthrough Success
By George Newman
Cognitive scientist George Newman reframes creativity as discovery—not a lightning strike, but a skill you can practice. Drawing on research from psychology and innovation, he shows how the best creators work more like archaeologists: scanning widely, digging with intention and refining what they find. Vivid examples bring the method to life, from Jackson Pollock's "drip" paintings shaped by patterns in nature to Korean filmmakers' genre creation from remixing influences into something new. The result is a repeatable framework for finding better ideas at work and in life.
The Infinity Machine: Demis Hassabis, DeepMind, and the Quest for Superintelligence
By Sebastian Mallaby
Follow Demis Hassabis's unlikely path, from
AI for Good: How Real People Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Fix Things That Matter
By Josh Tyrangiel
AI for Good offers a refreshing, real-world look at how artificial intelligence is already helping people solve everyday challenges. Drawing on stories from initiatives like Operation Warp Speed, Josh Tyrangiel shows AI at its best: a powerful tool that helps teams make sense of complex data and deliver results. From government services and healthcare to classrooms and community support, the book follows teachers, doctors and public servants using AI to enhance human judgment and improve outcomes. Clear-eyed about the hard work of change, AI for Good delivers an optimistic, actionable roadmap for putting AI to work—responsibly and with impact—right now.
America: The Imagination of a Nation
By Assouline and Joel Stein
Framed as a sweeping tribute to the American experiment tied to the 250th anniversary of
Crisis Engineering: Time-Tested Tools for Turning Chaos into Clarity
By Marina Nitze, Matthew Weaver & Mikey Dickerson
When systems fail and playbooks break down, Crisis Engineering offers a practical field guide to leading through high-stakes chaos. Crisis-response experts Marina Nitze, Matthew Weaver and Mikey Dickerson of Layer Aleph draw on decades of work across industry and government to lay out a hands-on framework for stabilizing situations and driving durable recovery. Using real-world stories—from the HealthCare.gov rescue to wildfire response and pandemic logistics—they show how crises unfold, why instinctive leadership moves can backfire and how to regain clarity fast. With tools like the "five signals of a crisis," this book helps leaders stand up an effective crisis response when it matters most.
The Coming Storm: Power, Conflict and Warnings from History
By Odd Arne Westad
Yale historian Odd Arne Westad uses the run-up to World War I as a warning for today's geopolitics, arguing that familiar patterns—rising powers, anxious empires and misread signals—can turn local crises into global conflict. He revisits 1914 to highlight preventable errors like rigid alliances, rushed mobilization and ambiguity that left too little room for diplomacy. Westad then maps those dynamics onto modern flashpoints, showing how contested borders and great-power competition can escalate quickly. The book closes with practical policy ideas aimed at reducing the risk of catastrophic miscalculation.
Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose
By Jennifer Breheny Wallace
Award-winning journalist Jennifer Wallace argues that "mattering"—feeling valued and having the chance to add value—is a core human need. Blending research with real stories, she shows what happens when that need goes unmet and how it can be rebuilt. Wallace introduces the "mattering core," a practical framework focused on recognizing your impact, being relied on (but not too much), feeling prioritized and being truly known. With actionable takeaways, Mattering offers a blueprint for building cultures where people feel seen, supported and purposeful at home, work and in their communities.
Coachable: How the Greatest Performers Reach Their Highest Potential
By Ric Bucher
After decades covering elite sports, NBA analyst Ric Bucher set out to answer what truly separates the best from the rest. In conversations with champions Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, Diana Taurasi, Brandi Chastain and Stephen Curry, one theme kept surfacing: coachability as the quiet X factor behind sustained greatness. Built around Bucher's "10 Truths of Coachability," the book pairs practical takeaways with behind-the-scenes stories from legends and the coaches who shaped them, including Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and Coach K. Here's a playbook for business leaders looking to improve performance, build culture and lead under pressure.
The Stimulated Mind: Future-Proof Your Brain from Dementia and Stay Sharp at Any Age
By Dr. Tommy Wood
Neuroscientist and physician Dr. Tommy Wood—also a Formula 1 sports performance coach focused on lifelong brain health—challenges the idea that cognitive decline is inevitable. He introduces "headroom," the mental capacity you can build and protect over time, and explains why everyday focus problems and rising dementia risk deserve the same attention we give heart health. Grounded in Wood's research and real-world performance coaching, the book maps practical levers you can maneuver to keep the brain adaptable. The Stimulated Mind offers a clear, actionable playbook for staying sharp now and supporting long-term cognitive longevity for decades.
Light and Thread
By Han Kang
Translated by Maya West, e. yaewon & Paige Aniyah Morris
Nobel Prize–winning author Han Kang's first English-language nonfiction is a luminous collection that includes her Nobel Lecture. Blending essays, poems, photographs and diary fragments, she explores how creative work and everyday life shape purpose and meaning. At its center is her north-facing courtyard garden, sustained by reflected sunlight as she moves mirrors through the day—an image of tending what matters when light feels scarce. Intimate and meditative, Light and Thread reflects on finding meaning, and light, after darkness.
Irreplaceable: 60 of Humanity's Most Treasured Places
By the World Monuments Fund
With contributions by Bénédicte de Montlaur, André Aciman, Andrew Solomon and Brinda Somaya
From Angkor Wat and
Keith Haring in 3D
By Larry Warsh and Glenn Adamson
With contributions from Dieter Buchhart, David Galloway, Francis M. Naumann, Lowery Stokes Sims and Robert Storr
A fresh, immersive look at Keith Haring that highlights a less-discussed part of his legacy: the bold three-dimensional work he made far beyond the page and subway wall. From painted objects and everyday surfaces—cars, vases and even appliances—to collaborations spanning fashion, performance and music, the breadth of work shows how Haring turned the world into a canvas. Published alongside a major exhibition at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the book pairs curator and scholar essays with 350+ striking illustrations and archival photographs that capture Haring's collaborative spirit and enduring cultural reach.
Squeeze Me: Lemon Recipes & Art
By Ruthie Rogers and Ed Ruscha
Celebrated chef Ruthie Rogers, founder of
We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World's Greatest Sporting Event
By Roger Bennett
Roger Bennett—#1
NextList Summer Series
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York)
Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York) bursts with laughter, escapism and charm. The story follows two wedding guests: Dougal, an endlessly optimistic Brit visiting
The Aurora
BÅSTAD,
The Aurora is a groundbreaking automotive concours and lifestyle event, bringing together some of the world's most exceptional cars in a celebration of culture, design and craftsmanship. Set in Båstad on
Calder. Rêver en équilibre
FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON
"Calder. Rêver en équilibre" at the Fondation Louis Vuitton marks both the centenary of Alexander Calder's arrival in
SHA
ALBIR BAY,
COSTA MUJERES,
ALJURF,
SHA, a global leader in health optimization and longevity, offers its guests highly tailored experiences in properties on coastal
For more information, visit www.jpmorgan.com/readinglist and search #SRL2026 on social media.
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