20 Books TED Speakers Think You Should Read This Summer

20 Books TED Speakers Think You Should Read This Summer

20 Books TED Speakers Think You Should Read This Summer

The 2020 edition of TED's annual summer reading list is out and packed with great suggestions.

By Jessica Stillman , Contributor, Inc.com@EntryLevelRebel

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One of the most fun days at work for me each year is when TED's annual list of summer reading recommendations comes out. The long catalog of excellent ideas suggested by the organization's smart and diverse speakers is always a blast to comb through. I never fail to find a few things to put on my to-read list . 

This year's edition is no exception, even expanding on previous years to offer more than 100 books, as well as things to watch and listen to this summer. The whole thing is worth a look when you have some time to spare, but here's a quick list to the top 20 titles that might appeal to entrepreneurs, including everything from poetry to memoirs to brain-expanding history.

Happy summer reading. 

1. The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor

" This book reminds us that happiness is indeed the key to a successful life and high performance. Based on extensive research and mind-blowing studies, you'll learn to understand the dynamics of success," says e-governance expert Anna Piperal . Here's