At H+C, we’re not just communications and marketing buffs; we’re also a team of passionate readers. Because, after all, storytelling is at the heart of marketing and communications – and all great storytellers start as great readers. Our #bookclub Slack channel is buzzing with recommendations, discussions, and the occasional friendly debate about what should be added to everyone’s “to-be-read” pile.
This year, we’ve rounded up some of the top reads that inspired us — from new releases to timeless classics. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your business acumen, dive into healthcare trends, or escape into a gripping novel, our list has you covered.
Marketing, Communications, and Leadership
Our team loves to read about industry trends and think through new (and tried and true!) approaches to our business.
- Alchemy: The Dark Art and Curious Science of Creating Magic in Brands, Business, and Life by Rory Sutherland
- Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott
- Everybody Writes by Ann Handley
- The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni
- Harvard Business Review Guide to Presentations by Nancy Duarte
- Shoe Dog by Phil Knight
- Smart Brevity by Jim VandeHei, Mike Allen, and Roy Schwartz
Inside the Healthcare Industry
The healthcare industry captures our interest, even after hours. We find inspiration in new ideas, deep dives, and cautionary tales.
- Bad Blood by John Carreyrou
- Blood Money by Kathleen McLaughlin
- Bottle of Lies by Katherine Eban
- The Hard Sell by Evan Hughes
- Knife by Salman Rushdie
Fun Reads
While we take our work seriously, we know it’s important to leave room for reading that allows us to escape into different worlds, and learn new perspectives, while fostering a love of learning and creativity. See some of our team’s picks here:
- All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
- The Book of Delights by Ross Gay
- Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
- Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
- Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
- Educated by Tara Westover
- Four Seasons in Rome by Anthony Doerr
- A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles
- Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano
- The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
- The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
- Severance by Ling Ma
- Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
- Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
- True Biz by Sara Novic
- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
