I Read 100 Business Books So You Don't Have To: Here Are The Top 6

City AM City Editor Simon Hunt has just finished a reading marathon of nearly 100 books. In this video, he cuts through the noise to bring you the definitive list of the six most impactful #BusinessBooks you need to read right now. From a soothing guide to why the internet feels broken with #Enshittification, to the explosive inside story of OpenAI, this list covers the critical trends shaping our economy. Simon also dives into "Abundance" for a look at how we can fix global growth and reviews Ben Chu's analysis of what happens when globalisation fails. Plus, find out which controversial memoir has sparked multiple lawsuits from Meta and why it’s become the most talked-about release of the year. Whether you are interested in #Economics, leadership, or the dark side of Big Tech, these recommendations are essential reading for every modern professional. 00:00 Beginning 00:16 Enshittification - Cory Doctorow 00:48 Exile Economics - Ben Chu 01:25 Without Prejudice - Tidjane Thiam 02:31 Abundance - Ezra Klein & Derek Thompson 03:38 Empire of AI - Karen Hao 04:34 Careless People - A Story of Where I Used to Work - Sarah Wynn-Williams Read the full reviews on City A.M.: https://www.cityam.com/six-of-the-top-business-books-of-2025/ Subscribe for more expert business insights. #CityAM #BookReview #MustRead #Finance #TechNews #BookTok #Economy #ArtificialIntelligence #ReadingList #2026Trends 🌐 http://www.cityam.com X(formerly Twitter): http://twitter.com/CityAM Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cityam Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/city_am LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/cityam