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The 15 Top Business Books Releasing Fall/Winter 2025

Fall isn’t just for pumpkin spice and new planners. It’s also one of the biggest seasons for fresh business books! Whether you’re leading a team, building your career, or simply looking to stay inspired, keeping your organization’s reading list current is key.

Business books aren’t just great reads; they’re tools for growth, sparking new ideas, encouraging innovation, and creating conversations that push employees and teams forward. Research shows that 94% of employees say they would stay at a company longer if it invested in their learning and development. Business books provide a low-cost, high-impact way to help teams adapt and individuals grow. 

This fall, some of the most respected voices in leadership, productivity, creativity, and culture are releasing exciting new titles. From Brené Brown and Ryan Holiday to some rising new voices like Jodi-Ann Burey and Corinne Low, these authors are bringing bold and timely insights to the table. 

This fall’s lineup will set the tone for workplace learning at the end of 2025 and beyond! So without further ado, here are the top business books you’ll want on your radar this fall.

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1. Distancing: How Great Leaders Reframe to Make Better Decisions by L. David Marquet and Michael Gillespie

Releasing: August 12th

Former submarine commander and bestselling author L. David Marquet shows leaders how to use “psychological distancing” to step outside their own perspective, reduce bias, and make clearer, more effective decisions. This book equips readers with tools to reframe challenges and lead with clarity. 

2. The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life by Arthur C. Brooks

Releasing: August 12th

Arthur C. Brooks curates his most popular essays from The Atlantic, blending science, philosophy, and practical wisdom to show how we can build happier, more fulfilling lives and careers. With insights on success and purpose, this book is a guide to managing your life like your most valuable enterprise. 

3. The Multiply Method: Simple Systems for Building a Solid, Sustainable Network Marketing Team by Sarah Robbins

Releasing: August 12th

Drawing from her journey to building a $2 billion business, Sarah Robbins shares a proven, easy-to-follow system for scaling network marketing teams. From prospecting and closing to leveraging social media and developing leaders, this book provides the blueprint for long-term success. 

4. Strong Ground: The Lessons of Daring Leadership, the Tenacity of Paradox, and the Wisdom of the Human Spirit by Brené Brown

Releasing: September 23rd

Bestselling author Brené Brown draws on her global Dare to Lead work to offer a vital playbook for navigating today’s uncertainty with courage and accountability. Blending research, hard truths, and optimism, she equips leaders with the mindsets and skill sets needed to find stability and strength in turbulent times. 

5. Having It All: What Data Tells Us About Women's Lives and Getting the Most Out of Yours by Corinne Low, PhD

Releasing: September 23rd

Wharton professor Corinne Low uses data, economics, and real-world insights to reveal the hidden forces shaping women’s decisions at work and at home. With clarity and empowerment, she offers a framework for reclaiming time, energy, and joy while challenging the myths of “having it all.”

6. Disrupt Everything-and Win: Take Control of Your Future by James Patterson and Patrick Leddin

Releasing: September 29th

Bestselling author James Patterson teams up with leadership expert Patrick Leddin to deliver a guide for thriving in an era of disruption. Packed with simple, actionable habits, this book shows how to take back control of your future, no matter what chaos comes your way. 

7. Authentic: The Myth of Bringing Your Full Self to Work by Jodi-Ann Burey

Releasing: September 30th

Jodi-Ann Burey challenges the popular workplace mantra of “bring your whole self to work,” exposing how shallow promises of authenticity often mask deeper inequities. Drawing on research and personal insight, she calls for healthier, more equitable workplaces where true agency and well-being can thrive. 

8. Never Stop: Life, Leadership, and What It Takes to Be Great by Dan Hurley and Ian O'Connor

Releasing: September 30th

UConn’s fiery head coach, Dan Hurley, shares his raw, inspiring journey from self-doubt and setbacks to back-to-back NCAA Championships. Packed with grit, honesty, and hard-won lessons, this memoir is a rallying cry for anyone striving to lead and chase greatness. 

9. The Art of Spending Money: Simple Choices for a Richer Life by Morgan Housel

Releasing: October 7th

Bestselling author Morgan Housel flips the script on personal finance, focusing not on how we earn or save but how we spend. With wisdom and clarity, he demonstrates how aligning one's finances with what truly matters can bring peace of mind, joy, and a richer life. 

10. Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat. by Ryan Holiday

Releasing: October 21st

In the final book of his Stoic Virtues series, Ryan Holiday makes the case for wisdom as the foundation of all other virtues. Drawing on history, philosophy, and modern examples, he offers a practical path to cultivate curiosity and clear thinking in an age of noise. 

11. Playful: How Play Shifts Our Thinking, Inspires Connection, and Sparks Creativity by Cas Holman 

Releasing: October 21st

Designer and play expert Cal Holman reveals why embracing play is essential for innovation, problem-solving, and joy at every stage of life. By blending research and stories, this book demonstrates how reconnecting with our playful selves can unlock creativity, reduce stress, and foster meaningful connections. 

12. Raising Brows: My Story of Building a Billion-Dollar Beauty Empire by Anastasia Soare

Releasing: October 21st

Anastasia Soare, founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills, shares her remarkable journey from escaping communist Romania to building one of the world’s most iconic beauty brands. With grit, vision, and her “golden ratio” approach, she turned eyebrows into an empire and proved that passion and persistence can shape success.

13. The Seven Rules of Trust: A Blueprint for Building Things That Last by Jimmy Wales with Dan Gardner

Releasing: October 28th

Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales reveals the trust principles that transformed a scrappy online experiment into a global knowledge utility used by billions. Part memoir, part playbook, this book explores how cultivating trust can fuel collaboration, accountability, and lasting impact in any organization. 

14. Read Your Mind: Proven Habits for Success from the World's Greatest Mentalist by Oz Pearlman

Releasing: October 28th

World-renowned mentalist Oz Pearlman blends the intrigue of mind-reading with practical strategies to boost confidence, sharpen memory, and influence with authenticity. Packed with simple habits and compelling stories, this book is a modern guide to unlocking your full potential. 

15. Uncompete: Rejecting Competition to Unlock Success by Ruchika T. Malhotra

Releasing: November 4th

Ruchika challenges the myth that competition drives success, offering a bold new framework rooted in collaboration and abundance. With research, stories, and actionable strategies, she shows how rejecting competition can lead to healthier workplaces and greater achievements for all. 

The best organizations don’t just keep up with change; they anticipate it. Adding new business books to your reading list keeps employees sharp, encourages discussion, and creates space for innovation. If any of these exciting upcoming titles grabbed your attention, you can request a quote, and one of our book experts will be happy to help you out! After all, the right book at the right time can spark the kind of ideas that take your team from good to groundbreaking.