Whether you are an avid or occasional reader, we asked our team at TCB Pay what books they have enjoyed, and they recommend the following:

 

Skyler, Marketing and Public Relations 

Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

"Outliers is a book that informs readers on how successful people achieve success. Gladwell argues that success not only stems from our brain and drive, but where we come from and what we do about it.

He highlights that most people only look at successful people and what they’ve done rather than where they came from: their culture, family, support system etc.

Not only is this book a deep dive into people of success, but it is extremely entertaining." 

 

Sumit, Director, Credit, Risk and Compliance

Meditations by Marcus Aurelias

“As media coverage continues to focus on the bear/bull stock market, how long we’ll have to endure a depression/recession, and of course, the COVID-19 pandemic this book, generally offers and attempts to instill characteristics of stoic philosophy and how we [should] view events impacting our lives.”

 

Lola, Operations

The Vegetarian by Han Kang 

“The Vegetarian is a book about a woman who decides to stop eating meat after having nightmares of animal slaughter, unraveling a series of events that change the course of her and her family’s lives.

This book highlighted two extremes for me; the idea of choosing to live an unhappy life bounded by society’s expectations or becoming a martyr for a truer free self and for everyone around.

It’s a very captivating and thought-provoking story.”

 

Laurie, Marketing & Communications

The Century Trilogy by Ken Follett

“In The Century trilogy, you will follow the stories of families during the World Wars. These books taught me a lot about history, and I was literally transported in the tumult of these social, political and economic troubles. It is the perfect mix between historical saga, spy novel, love story and political thriller.

Take advantage of your free time to immerse yourself in this incredible story!"

 

 

You may or may not have read these books already, but please give us your thoughts and other suggestions! 

 

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