JPMorgan releases 2026 summer reading list

J.P. Morgan on May 18 published its 2026 Summer Reading List, a 14-book selection the bank described as its 27th annual compilation. The release came with the return of the NextList Summer Series, which the firm said is in its second year and is designed to pair books with travel and cultural recommendations. (prnewswire.com) The list is positioned through the bank’s wealth and private-bank channels, where J.P. Morgan has for years used seasonal reading picks as a client-engagement feature. CNBC described the annual list as a widely followed summer guide for wealthy readers. ### Who put the list out, and what exactly was released? J.P. Morgan said in a May 18 announcement that the 2026 edition includes 14 titles selected “to broaden perspectives and spark new ideas.” The bank said the books were curated by client advisors from around the world and grouped around subjects including leadership, artificial intelligence, geopolitics, performance and longevity. (jpmorgan.com) The firm’s wealth-planning page published the full list the same day under the heading “J.P. Morgan Summer Reading List 2026.” That page presents the books as part of a seasonal package built around rest, reflection and inspiration. (prnewswire.com) ### Which books made the 2026 list? The J.P. Morgan list includes “How Great Ideas Happen,” “The Infinity Machine,” and “AI for Good,” giving artificial intelligence a visible place in this year’s selections. Other titles include “America: The Imagination of a Nation,” “Crisis Engineering,” “The Coming Storm,” “Mattering,” “Coachable,” and “The Stimulated Mind.” The remaining picks widen the mix beyond business and technology. (prnewswire.com) J.P. Morgan also included “Light and Thread,” “Irreplaceable: 60 of Humanity’s Most Treasured Places,” “Keith Haring in 3D,” “Squeeze Me: Lemon Recipes & Art,” and “We Are the World (Cup): A Personal History of the World’s Greatest Sporting Event.” (jpmorgan.com) ### Why is AI so prominent on this year’s list? CNBC reported that AI topped this year’s list, with two books on the subject, and said the broader selection reflects issues and interests showing up among J.P. Morgan clients. The network also noted that the annual compilation has become a go-to summer reading guide for wealthy readers. (jpmorgan.com) J.P. Morgan did not frame the list as investment advice. Instead, the bank described the books as a curated collection meant to offer fresh ideas across a range of subjects that also include health, performance, art and history. ### What is the NextList Summer Series attached to the release? (jpmorgan.com) The May 18 announcement said the NextList Summer Series returns for a second year and extends the reading list into experiences and destinations. J.P. Morgan said the series takes readers from a Broadway stage to the Swedish Riviera, Paris and other locations. (cnbc.com) J.P. Morgan has been building the broader NextList brand beyond summer reading. A separate company release from late 2025 described NextList2026 as a curated lineup of books, experiences and wineries intended to spark conversation and exploration among private-bank clients. (prnewswire.com) ### How does this compare with last year’s release? J.P. Morgan’s 2025 summer reading announcement was published on May 29, 2025, and described that edition as the firm’s 26th annual list. The 2026 release, published on May 18, moves the calendar earlier and follows the same pattern of combining books with NextList recommendations. (prnewswire.com) The 2025 announcement also called that year’s selection the firm’s “most expansive” summer list. The 2026 version is shorter at 14 titles, but it keeps the same wealth-client framing and the same emphasis on curated discovery. (prnewswire.com) ### Where can readers see the full list now? J.P. Morgan has posted the full 2026 reading list on its wealth-planning site, and the bank’s NextList pages carry the related summer recommendations. The May 18 press release remains the clearest statement of the release date, the 27th annual count and the return of the NextList Summer Series. (prnewswire.com) (jpmorgan.com)