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Hispanic Heritage Month Booklist
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with this list of recommended authors and books. We see you, and we read you.
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A Q&A with Mark C. Crowley, Author of The Power of Employee Well-Being
The billion-dollar employee engagement industry has failed workers. Mark C. Crowley offers a data-driven alternative: measuring and improving employee well-being for lasting results.
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A Q&A with Martin Dubin, Author of Blindspotting
What you don't see about yourself can hold you back as a leader. Clinical psychologist Martin Dubin shares the concept of blindspotting to help leaders unlock their potential.
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A Q&A with Jack Skeels
Jack Skeels talks about his latest book and shares some of his other recommended reads.
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A Q&A with Brian Goldstone, Author of There Is No Place for Us
Brian Goldstone answers our questions about his latest book and shares some of his other recommended reads.
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'This Is Strategy': An Interview with Seth Godin
Watch our hour-long interview with Seth Godin on his new book.
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Job Therapy with Tessa West: How to Repair Your Relationship With Your Job or How to Change Careers
Watch our hour-long interview with Tessa West on her book Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You. The book can help you improve your relationship with your current job or prepare you to make a career change.
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How Women Became America's Safety Net: An Interview with Jessica Calarco
Watch our hour-long interview with Jessica Calarco on her book Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety Net.
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'The New Tourist': An Interview with Paige McClanahan
Watch our hour-long interview with Paige McClanahan on her book The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel.
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'Ambition Monster': An Interview with Jennifer Romolini
Watch our hour-long interview with Jennifer Romolini on her new book Ambition Monster: A Memoir.
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'Getting Things Done with Others': An Interview with David Allen and Edward Lamont
David Allen and Edward Lamont talk about their new book in this hour-long interview.
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A Q&A with Des Linden
Des Linden answers some of our questions about Choosing to Run—and other favorite books—in our latest author Q&A.
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'Is Your Work Worth It?': An Interview with Christopher Wong Michaelson & Jennifer Tosti-Kharas
Watch our hour-long interview with Christopher Wong Michaelson and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas on their new book Is Your Work Worth It?: How to Think about Meaningful Work.
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'Fighting for Our Friendships': An Interview with Danielle Bayard Jackson
Friendship coach and author Danielle Bayard Jackson offers insight into what makes women's friendships so important, so difficult, and so worth fighting for.
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A Q&A with Adam Makos
Adam Makos answers some of our questions about A Higher Call—and other books—in our latest author Q&A.
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A Q&A with Gregory Zuckerman
Gregory Zuckerman answers some questions about the his book The Man Who Solved the Market (and other books) in our latest author Q&A.
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A Q&A with Joe Posnanski
Joe Posnanski answers some of our questions about the his latest book—and other books—in a new author Q&A.
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Upcoming Author Interview: Stephanie Harrison — May 14, 2024
Register now to watch our interview with Stephanie Harrison, creator of the New Happy philosophy, on May 14, 2024 at 12pm CT on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Upcoming Author Interview: Paige McClanahan – June 20, 2024
There are many gives and takes of tourism—we need to talk about them. And Paige McClanahan's book is an engaging and effective facilitator of that conversation.
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Upcoming Author Interview: Jennifer Romolini — June 4, 2024
"Written with self-deprecation and wit, Ambition Monster is a gutsy and powerful look at workaholism and the addictive nature of achievement, the lingering effect of childhood trauma, and the failures of our modern rat race."
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Upcoming Author Interview: Christopher Wong Michaelson and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas – May 9, 2024
Is your work worth it? Watch our live-streamed conversation in May to learn more!
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Upcoming Author Interview: David Allen and Edward Lamont — May 22, 2024
We're excited to learn how to get things done together—with David Allen and Edward Lamont.
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Cass R. Sunstein in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
In this previously live-streamed interview, Cass R. Sunstein discusses the book he co-authored with Tali Sharot, Look Again: The Power of Noticing What Was Always There.
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Upcoming Author Interview: Cass R. Sunstein in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
Register now to watch our live-streamed author interview at the end of February.
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Upcoming Author Interview: Ben Katt in Conversation with Sally Haldorson in Milwaukee, WI
We have an exciting in-person interview coming up in February!
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Ralph Nader in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
In this previously live-streamed interview, Ralph Nader answers discusses his book The Rebellious CEO: 12 Leaders Who Did It Right.
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Ben Katt in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
"I think at its core, [my book is] not wanting to treat wellness or wellbeing as this sort of surface level, 'just got to clean up my act, look better...' you know, because it can be dangerous that way."
Watch our full interview with Ben Katt, author of The Way Home: Discovering the Hero's Journey to Wholeness at Midlife.
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Frances Frei in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
In this previously live-streamed interview, Frances Frei discusses how her and co-author Anne Morriss's book Move Fast and Fix Things helps organizations of all sizes embrace and enact change.
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Porchlight Featured on Weaving Influence’s "Book Marketing Action" Podcast
Our Managing Director recently sat down with Becky Robinson of Weaving Influence to talk books and book marketing.
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Amy Edmondson in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
Amy Edmondson discussed some of the main points from her new book Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well in this previously live-streamed conversation with Porchlight's Managing Director Sally Haldorson.
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Promo Video: Our Author Interview Series
Past conversations with authors like Susan Cain, Katherine May, Ada Limón, Mike Mariani, and more are all available in full on our YouTube channel.
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Upcoming Live-Streamed Conversation with Amy Edmondson
"This book is about what makes learning from failure so difficult to put into practice in our day-to-day lives and in the institutions we build. It's also about how we can do better."
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Dorcas Cheng-Tozun in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun discussed some of the main points from her new book Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul: How to Change the World in Quiet Ways in this previously live-streamed conversation with Porchlight's Managing Director Sally Haldorson.
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Upcoming Live-Streamed Author Interview: Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
Register now for access to our upcoming live-streamed conversation with Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, a writer and leader whose work with various nonprofits, social enterprises, and faith-based organizations has given her the opportunity to engage with a broad range of social issues toward solutions in the areas of homelessness, affordable housing, energy access, youth leadership, HIV/AIDS, and international development.
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Peggy O'Donnell Heffington in Conversation with Gabriella Cisneros
Peggy O'Donnell Heffington discussed some of the main points from her new book Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother in this previously live-streamed conversation with Porchlight's Creative Director Gabriella Cisneros.
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Sara Elise in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
On May 4, Porchlight's Managing Director Sally Haldorson sat down with Sara Elise, the author of A Recipe for More: Ingredients for a Life of Abundance and Ease.
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Upcoming Live-Streamed Author Interview: Peggy O'Donnell Heffington
Register now for this upcoming live-streamed conversation with Instructional Professor of History Peggy O'Donnell Heffington.
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Meg Zucker in Conversation with Sally Haldorson
On April 14, 2023, we spoke with Meg Zucker at Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee, WI. Her latest book is Born Extraordinary: Empowering Children with Differences and Disabilities.
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A Q&A with Gretchen Rubin
We asked Gretchen Rubin five questions about Life in Five Senses, a book that will help us develop a deeper connection to our own bodies and more deliberately interact with all the gifts the world around us has on offer.
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Women's History Month: Lion's Tooth
Porchlight Book Company is proud to be a woman-owned company. Here in Milwaukee, we’re also lucky to be in company with a growing number of fellow woman-owned bookstores. In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re proud to highlight these community change-makers.
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The Best Big Ideas & New Perspectives Books of 2024
Humans are social beings designed for connection.
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The Best Narrative & Biography Books of 2024
These five books reveal overlooked parts of our history and the forces shaping our lives, encouraging us to confront adversity to make the world a better place.
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The 2023 Porchlight Business Book Awards | Big Ideas & New Perspectives
These are the books selected for the 2023 Big Ideas & New Perspectives category, curated by Porchlight's Managing Editor Jasmine Gonzalez.
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The 2023 Porchlight Business Book Awards | Narrative & Biography
These are the books selected for the 2023 Narrative & Biography category, curated by Porchlight's Managing Editor Jasmine Gonzalez.
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Inside the 2022 Longlist | Big Ideas & New Perspectives
When we take a look beyond our own front doors to learn from the world around us, we might find that the ideas that feel like mere pipe dreams now can—and in some places, already have—become our reality.
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The Everything War: Amazon's Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power
Dana Mattoli's book, The Everything War, uncovers Amazon's harmful impact on small businesses and underscores the need to shop local and invest in our communities.
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Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World
Anne-Laure Le Cunff's new book offers a clear and inspiring guide for readers to harness their curiosity and craft a more meaningful and interesting life.
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Make Magic: The Book of Inspiration You Didn't Know You Needed
Brad Meltzer's new book reminds us to show up as our best selves while recognizing and supporting each other's potential.
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We Need Your Art: Stop Messing Around and Make Something
Amie McNee guides readers in recognizing and expressing their creativity in a meaningful and sustainable way.
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Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember
According to psychology professors Ciara Greene and Gillian Murphy, what we often view as flaws in our memory processes are actually some of our brains’ most powerful features.
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Propaganda Girls: The Secret War of the Women in the OSS
Propaganda Girls highlights the lives of four remarkable women during World War II and emphasizes the importance of a workplace culture that champions employee autonomy.
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Sun & Ssukgat: The Korean Art of Self-Care, Wellness & Longevity
Michelle Jungmin Bang writes that the keys to health and longevity are found in timeless recipes and wisdom passed down through generations and in the community bonds we create.
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The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our Bad Ideas about How to Be a Good Mom
Nancy Reddy challenges the common misconceptions about being a "good" mom, emphasizing that everyone thrives best in a supportive community rather than in isolation.
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Who Better Than You?: The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big
Film and television producer Will Packer shares lessons from his life and career, reminding us that while the road to success isn’t always straightforward, it can certainly be interesting.
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More Than Words: How to Think about Writing in the Age of AI
Writing teacher John Warner posits that the innately human ability to think and feel makes us irreplaceable in the age of artificial intelligence.
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How to Raise a Citizen (and Why It's Up to You to Do It)
In her new book, political science professor Lindsey Cormack delivers a practical guide for cultivating civic engagement in young people.
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Love Is My Favorite Flavor: A Midwestern Dining Critic Tells All
In her memoir, Wini Moranville recounts her decades-long career in the food industry and celebrates the magic of everyday moments of human connection.
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The Outsider Advantage: Because You Don't Need to Fit in to Win
Fashion designer and entrepreneur Ciera Rogers inspires anyone who has felt underestimated to tap into their innate talents and personal experiences to create their unique path to success.
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The Connection Cure: The Prescriptive Power of Movement, Nature, Art, Service, and Belonging
Through compelling science reporting and storytelling, journalist Julia Hotz investigates the profound impact of social connections and community engagement on our health.
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Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real about the End
Alua Arthur’s exploration of mortality and stories about the end of life reveal the wonder that it is to be alive, and offer us a reminder to revel in it.
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Puerto Rico: A National History
Jorell Meléndez-Badillo provides an insightful overview of Puerto Rico's history, highlighting its people's resilience and exploring the possibilities of its future.
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Languishing: How to Feel Alive Again in a World That Wears Us Down
Sociologist Corey Keyes demonstrates that flourishing doesn’t require an overhaul of our entire life but a steady practice of interpersonal connection and finding joy in the simple things.
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Chinese Prodigal: A Memoir in Eight Arguments
In his debut memoir, David Shih weaves his personal narrative with the history of a racially divided nation, shining light on the complexity of Asian American identity.
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The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work
Simone Stolzoff reminds us that work is only a single facet of our lives—when we nourish the other identities that reside within us, we are much better for it.
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Days at the Morisaki Bookshop: A Novel
There are many love letters to books out there, but what Satoshi Yagisawa celebrates in this novel is not just books themselves, but how books can transform us.
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Korea: A New History of South and North
Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo offer readers a solid foundation on the histories of North and South Korea that will add much-needed context to any conversation on Korean politics and culture.
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The Case for Good Jobs: How Great Companies Bring Dignity, Pay, and Meaning to Everyone's Work
Good jobs can be hard to find. But, as I learned early in life, they can also be found in the most unexpected of places. MIT Sloan professor Zeynep Ton has a new book explaining how they're created.
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Social Justice for the Sensitive Soul
By introducing new categories of changemakers, Dorcas Cheng-Tozun encourages readers to identify their passions and then leverage them to create change, rather than abiding by a one-size-fits-all ideal.
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Birth: Three Mothers, Nine Months, and Pregnancy in America
“This is the birth system that most expectant mothers encounter in America,” Rebecca Grant writes in the opening of her new book, Birth. “But what if it could be different?”
