Reading Lists

Reading to Lead: USMC Leadership List – Part 2

Explore six more leadership books from the 2025 Commandant’s Reading List that challenge Marines and leaders everywhere to think, act, and grow

Sep 16 •

For Those Who Don’t Remember 9/11

As memory fades and generations turn, why telling the story of 9/11—and the attacks that led up to it—matters more than ever.

Sep 11 •

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Leading Marines Starts with Reading: Leadership - Part 1

Explore six powerful leadership books from the 2025 Commandant’s Reading List that help Marines and leaders build trust, influence, and accountability

Sep 9 •

Year One of The Military Reading Room: Gratitude, Lessons, and What’s Next

A year of History, Strategy, and Shared Insights—with Gratitude and Looking Ahead

Aug 26 •

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69 Books and 23 Podcasts the DIA Recommended in 2022

Explore the DIA’s picks on global analysis, leadership, and history—insightful tools for commanders, scholars, and curious minds

Aug 19 •

Leadership Lessons from the Army Reading List (Part 2)

Blending foundational texts with insights on joint fires, convergence, and the evolving demands of command in a Pacific-centric era

Aug 1 •

Leadership Lessons from the Army Reading List (Part 1)

We’re revisiting the Army Chief of Staff’s picks—combining classic books with fresh insight on drones, risk, and decentralized command.

Jul 8 •

The Commandant’s Reading List on Innovation: Part 2

From Guadalcanal to future wars—these five books reveal how Marines must think to remain relevant in the decades ahead

May 13 •

History and Military History (Part 3)

The continuing review of the U.S. Army Chief of Staff’s Professional Reading List

Apr 16 •

Author Spotlight Series: Admiral James Stavridis

Explore the essential reads and naval insights from one of the most influential military thinkers of the 21st century.

Apr 11 •

Innovation on the Commandant’s List: What Marines Are Reading in 2025 (Part 1)

A closer look at the evolving Marine Corps reading list and the books guiding the next generation of warfighters.

Mar 25 •

3 Powerful Books Every Military Leader Should Read

Explore reviews of The Killer Angels, The Melting Point, and The Leader’s Bookshelf—and discover what they still teach us today.

Mar 21 •

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