Top 8 business books of 2025 so far

Check out eight of the sharpest, boldest business books shaping how we think, lead, and grow as professionals in 2025.

After the Idea: What It Really Takes to Create and Scale a Startup

By Julia Austin

Entrepreneurship expert Julia Austin shares battle-tested strategies to help founders and startup joiners build their venture from the ground up. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Julia Austin, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

Black Capitalists: A Blueprint for What Is Possible

By Rachel Laryea

A groundbreaking look at how Black visionaries—from Wall Street to Lagos, Nigeria and beyond—are reimagining capitalism to benefit the needs of Black people and, ultimately, everyone. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Rachel Laryea, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

Pioneers: 8 Principles of Business Longevity from Immigrant Entrepreneurs

By Neri Karra Sillaman

Unlock the principles that drive the remarkable success stories of immigrant entrepreneurs from around the world. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Neri Karra Sillaman, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

Click: How to Make What People Want

By Jake Knapp with John Zeratsky

A guide for starting big projects the smart way—based on firsthand experience with more than 300 new products and businesses. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Jake Knapp, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication

By Andrew Brodsky

The essential guide for when (and how best) to use virtual communication tools, from video to instant messaging and everything in between. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Andrew Brodsky, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

Inner Entrepreneur: A Proven Path to Profit and Peace

By Grant Sabatier

A comprehensive blueprint detailing how to start, build, buy, scale, and sell a business that expands your life. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Grant Sabatier, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

The Insider’s Guide to Innovation at Microsoft

By Dean Carignan & JoAnn Garbin

In this unique guide, you’re not just reading about innovation—you’re learning how to do it from the people behind some of the biggest breakthroughs of the last 50 years at one of the most influential and valuable companies in the world. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by authors Dean Carignan and JoAnn Garbin, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

Gambling Man: The Secret Story of the World’s Greatest Disruptor, Masayoshi Son

By Lionel Barber

The first Western biography of SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, financial disruptor and personification of the 21st century’s addiction to instant wealth. Listen to our Book Bite summary, read by author Lionel Barber, in the Next Big Idea App or view on Amazon.

This article originally appeared in Next Big Idea Club magazine and is reprinted with permission.