What to read as the year winds down

Ready to make 2026 your best year yet? Start with a good book. McKinsey’s list of annual book recommendations includes more than 90 titles selected by leaders in media, academia, the social sector, and business, including McKinsey’s Bob Sternfels. Then, revisit our most-read Author Talks interviews of the year, on topics from well-being and innovation to leadership and effective communication.

What to read next: McKinsey’s 2025 annual book recommendations

AUTHOR TALKS

How to sharpen your mind at any age

What’s new in Valuation?

How you can learn from top CEOs to master each season of leadership

What Microsoft can teach us about innovation

How women can overcome the ‘broken rung’