Andrew Ross Sorkin on Trump’s Unrivaled Economic Power, Fed Politics, and the New Speculative Era

Too Big to Fail by Andrew Ross Sorkin provides a minute-by-minute account of the events surrounding the 2007-2008 financial crisis. The book chronicles the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the subsequent efforts by Wall Street and Washington to save the financial system. It is based on hundreds of interviews with top executives and regulators, offering a detailed and dramatic narrative of the crisis, including the motivations of ego, greed, fear, and self-preservation that drove the key players. The book also explores the intricate web of decisions and actions that led to the crisis and the measures taken to mitigate its impact.

This novel by Frederick Turner vividly captures the Jazz Age, weaving a story around Leon 'Bix' Beiderbecke, a jazz legend known for his brilliant yet troubled life. The narrative is framed by the memories of Henry Wise, who reflects on the era's excesses and the tragic figures that defined it. The book features cameos by notable figures like Louis Armstrong and Clara Bow, offering a rich tapestry of the period's music, culture, and societal upheaval.