Peter Thiel: "This is the clearest, most accessible introduction to René Girard available."

Chamath Palihapitiya: "Superb book. Very easy to read, very accessible... One of the most useful mental models that I have"

Andrew Wilkinson: "One of the most impactful books I’ve read lately"

Ryan Petersen: "Wanting is a great book"

Garry Tan: "Learn about René Girard’s theory of mimetic desire and how we can use it in our lives as founders."

Chamath Palihapitiya: "The Vital Question is incredible."

Matt Ridley: “In this, his third book about energy and life, [Lane] comes triumphantly close to cracking the secret of why life is the way it is, to a depth that would boggle any ancient philosopher’s mind.”

Bill Gates: "This biology book blew me away. A compelling case for how energy made us who we are."

David Friedberg: "It was a really good read"

Chamath Palihapitiya: "Americana is amazing"

Marc Andreessen: "Most interesting telling of the story of the Pilgrims and the Mayflower"

Charlie Munger included 'Americana' as a Berkshire Hathaway book selection in 2023.

Warren Buffett included 'Americana' as a Berkshire Hathaway book selection in 2023.

Chamath Palihapitiya: "Rob’s story is incredible - if you want an inspiring read that is a study of becoming something from nothing, escaping every bad outcome society could throw at you but also what is possible when you grind in America, I would read 'Troubled'"

Marc Andreessen: "Book of the year"

Michael Mauboussin: "The whole book is great but I am encouraging friends and family to read the last couple of chapters in particular. He provides a healthy response to the rise of "luxury beliefs."

Garry Tan: "[Troubled] really spoke to me"

Tory Burch: “The Rise of the Rest is a vivid and eye-opening look at the surprising acts of innovation and reinvention that are often left out of the media’s spotlight. Steve Case captures the incredible stories of entrepreneurs from all walks of life who are redefining the American dream.”

Ray Dalio: “In The Rise of the Rest, Steve Case takes us behind the scenes in cities across the country, where a new generation of innovative companies are being born and thriving.
Through his up-close stories of startup founders, investors, policymakers, and business leaders, Case unveils a vision of a more inclusive America, where Silicon Valley no longer has a monopoly on innovation.”

Chamath Palihapitiya: "In his new book, Steve Case tells the stories of entrepreneurs in forgotten places across the country. Don’t count them out."

Chamath Palihapitiya: "Probably my favorite book"

Tim Ferriss: "It's a very exciting book."

Chamath Palihapitiya: "I agree with a lot of Rene Girard's philosophies. It's called Mimetic Theory, and the idea is that you're born without preferences and then you kind of just copy what's around you."

Naval Ravikant: "It’s more of an overview book because I couldn’t make it through his actual writings."

Chamath Palihapitiya: "[Adult Children of Alcoholics] started me on a path of healing."

One of three books Chamath Palihapitiya tells new graduates to read.

One of three books Chamath Palihapitiya tells new graduates to read.

Chamath Palihapitiya: "An amazing read for those who love stellar fiction."

Chamath Palihapitiya: "Super read"

Chamath Palihapitiya: "A book you must read if you don't want to be a luddite"