Level Up by Stacey Abrams & Lara Hodgson with Heather Cabot (New York, Portfolio / Penguin Random House 2022)
Why you should read it: To understand (a) all the hazards you will face in launching a business, (b) all the sh#t small business owners navigate on a day-to-day basis (important, whether you start a business or not), (c) the difference between risk and ambiguity (+ why you need to understand the former, and embrace the latter), and (d) why building a successful business partnership starts with values.