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The Dutch House and A Gentleman in Moscow

The Last Stand of Fox Company.

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Principles by ray dalio

Never split the difference: negotiate like your life depends on it.

The New York Trilogy by Paul Auster - really intense detective noire/psychological stories, with no blood or gore involved.

Curmudgeons guide to practice law should be required reading for all noob attorneys.

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