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Sam Hinkie Recommended Books

Sam Hinkie has recommended 13 books. Browse the complete reading list with quotes and sources below.

Sam Hinkie is an American investor and former sports executive.

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13 Books Recommended

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The Outsiders

Eight Unconventional CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success

by William N. Thorndike

Superforecasting

The Art and Science of Prediction

by Philip E. Tetlock

Empire of the Summer Moon

Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History

by S. C. Gwynne
"I liked [this book] a lot." - Sam Hinkie (Source)

Also recommended by:

Joe Rogan, Lex Fridman, Saagar Enjeti

The Years of Lyndon Johnson (4 books)

Sam Hinkie mentioned this book on the "Invest Like the Best" podcast. (Source)

The Power Broker

Robert Moses and the Fall of New York

by Robert A. Caro
"My favorite writer." - Sam Hinkie (Source)

Also recommended by:

Ryan Holiday, Shane Parrish, Trung Phan

The Road

by Cormac McCarthy

East of Eden

by John Steinbeck
"Pls everyone read [this book]." - Sam Hinkie (Source)

Selfish Reasons to Have More Kids

Why Being a Great Parent is Less Work and More Fun Than You Think

by Bryan Caplan
"I was really influenced by this book." - Sam Hinkie (Source)

On Power

by Robert A. Caro
"A life’s work." - Sam Hinkie (Source)

Where Good Ideas Come From

The Natural History of Innovation

by Steven Johnson
Sam Hinkie mentioned this book in a letter to the equity partners of Philadelphia 76ers. (Source)

Also recommended by:

Bill Gates, Jason Silva, Tony Hsieh

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Richard Reis

Software engineer whose passion for tracking book recommendations from podcasts inspired the creation of MRB.

Anurag Ramdasan

Lead investor at 3one4 Capital whose startup expertise and love for books helped shaped MRB and its growth.

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13 Sam Hinkie Recommended Books (2026)