#3 The Wizard of Menlo Park: How Thomas Edison Invented The Modern the Modern World

This book provides a detailed look at Thomas Edison’s life, from his early inventions to his later years. It explores how Edison came upon his most famous inventions, his relationships with partners, competitors, and notable figures like Henry Ford, and how he managed his fame to become the first great celebrity of the modern age.

In 'Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt', Michael Lewis delves into the world of high-frequency trading (HFT) and its corrupting influence on the U.S. stock market. The book follows a group of Wall Street iconoclasts, including Brad Katsuyama and Sergey Aleynikov, as they uncover and challenge the unethical practices of HFT firms. Lewis explains how these firms use advanced technology to front-run orders, creating a rigged market that benefits insiders at the expense of ordinary investors. The narrative is engaging and accessible, making complex financial concepts understandable for a broad audience. The book highlights the efforts of these individuals to reform the market and restore fairness, and it has had significant impact, including prompting investigations and public discussions about market structure and fairness.