Your E-Hub Library
The E-Hub Library is maintained in the Somers Garage. This is your library. Books in E-Hub Library are available for you to browse in the Somers Garage, borrow for reading (unless someone else has borrowed them). We will rely on an Honor Code for borrowing and returning books. To borrow a book, use the E-Hub Book Borrow/Return Form (see QR code on the flyers at Somers Grange) before you pick up the book from Somers Garage. Books can be borrowed for 1 month and must be returned in good condition (no damage, markings, or missing pages). Return books on time. Late returns may affect future borrowing. To return a book, place it back on the shelf in the Somers Garage. Do not forget to use the E-Hub Book Borrow/Return Form (see QR code on the flyers at Somers Grange).
- Books in the library: 53 (Last Update: 23 August 2025)
- See also the list of Curated Resources (external resources freely available on the web) about entrepreneurship.
Your next big idea starts here!
| Cover | Title and Author | Short Description | Status | Borrow/ Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | The Lean Startup – Eric Ries | A foundational book introducing "build-measure-learn" feedback loops and lean methodology for startups. | Check out - place a hold | |
 | Zero to One – Peter Thiel | Offers bold insights into innovation and creating unique ventures that go from zero to one, not incremental. | Check out - place a hold | |
 | The $100 Startup – Chris Guillebeau | Real-life stories and lessons from entrepreneurs who built successful businesses with low capital. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Launch – Jeff Walker | Provides a launch formula for selling products and building an audience online. | Avaiable | |
 | The Idea Is the Easy Part – Brian Dovey | A realistic and motivating guide for moving from idea to execution. | Avaiable soon | |
 | The Entrepreneur's Mindset: How to Rewire Your Brain for Business Success – M. L. Helmer | A book on shifting mental models to thrive as a founder in today's business world. | Avaiable in Somers Garage | |
 | Creative Confidence – Tom Kelley & David Kelley | Encourages readers to embrace design thinking and unleash their creative potential. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship – Peter Drucker | A classic work that defines innovation as a discipline and a tool for entrepreneurship. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Think Again – Adam Grant | Teaches the power of rethinking and unlearning to unlock new ideas. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Venture Deals – Brad Feld & Jason Mendelson | A must-read guide to understanding venture capital term sheets and deal structures. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Atomic Habits – James Clear | A practical guide on how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master behavior change. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Grit – Angela Duckworth | Explores the power of perseverance and passion in achieving long-term goals. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill | A timeless personal development book focusing on mindset and wealth-building. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Shoe Dog – Phil Knight | A raw and honest memoir from the founder of Nike on building a global brand. | Avaiable soon | |
 | The Everything Store – Brad Stone | The definitive biography of Jeff Bezos and the rise of Amazon. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Elon Musk – Walter Isaacson | A revealing biography of Musk's journey through Tesla, SpaceX, and beyond. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Steve Jobs – Walter Isaacson | Based on extensive interviews, this biography shows the genius and flaws of Apple's founder. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Made in America – Sam Walton | Wal-Mart’s founder shares his life story and philosophy of low-cost retailing. | Avaiable soon | |
 | How I Built This – Guy Raz | Based on the NPR podcast, it showcases stories and lessons from successful entrepreneurs. | Avaiable soon | |
 | $100M Offers – Alex Hormozi | Teaches how to create compelling offers that customers can’t refuse. | Avaiable soon | |
 | BE 2.0 (Beyond Entrepreneurship 2.0) – Jim Collins | Combines strategy and leadership insights for long-term success. | Avaiable soon | |
 | The Art of the Start 2.0 – Guy Kawasaki | A tactical guide for startup founders on everything from pitching to building teams. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World – Adam Grant | Shows how to champion new ideas and drive change without taking reckless risks.
| Avaiable soon | |
 | Everything You Need to Launch and Grow Your New Business – HBR Editors | An all-in-one resource for launching and growing a new business, from Harvard Business Review. | Avaiable soon | |
 | Why Things Bite Back: Technology and the Revenge of Unintended Consequences – Edward Tenner | Explores how technological advancements often lead to unintended negative consequences, urging a more cautious approach to innovation. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Business Orchestration – Johan Wallin | Discusses the concept of orchestrating business processes and resources to create value in the digital era. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
| Business Network Transformation – Jeffrey word | Explores strategies for reshaping business relationships to gain a competitive edge. It focuses on leveraging networks and technology to drive innovation and agility. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Place to Space: Migrating to E-Business Models – Peter Weill, Michael R. Vitale | Offers insights into how companies can transition from traditional business models to e-business models. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Make or Break: How Manufacturers Can Leap from Decline to Revitalization – Kaj Grichnik | Provides strategies for manufacturing companies to revitalize and thrive in a competitive market. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Intellectual Capital – Thomas A. Stewart | Introduces the concept of intellectual capital and its importance in creating value within organizations. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | The Innovation Nation – John Kao | Discusses the importance of innovation in the United States and how it can be fostered in various sectors. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Digital Economy – Don Tapscott | Explores how the digital revolution is transforming business, government, and society. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | What a Unicorn Knows – Matthew E. May, Pablo Dominguez | Provides insights into the strategies and mindsets of successful entrepreneurs. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Inside the Tornado – Geoffrey A. Moore | Examines the challenges and strategies for companies in the high-tech industry during periods of rapid growth. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Paradigm Shift – Don Tapscott, Art Caston | Discusses how organizations can adapt to changes in the business environment through innovative strategies. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | The IT Payoff – Sarv Devaraj, Rajiv Kohli | Investigates the impact of information technology investments on business performance. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Be Chief – Rick Miller | Offers guidance on leadership and personal development for aspiring executives. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Family Wealth Continuity – David Lansky | Provides strategies for families to preserve and grow their wealth across generations. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Distracted – James M. Lang | Examines the impact of distractions on learning and offers strategies to improve focus. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Thinking in Systems – Donella H. Meadows | Provides an introduction to systems thinking and its application in solving complex problems. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Disciplined Entrepreneurship – Bill Aulet | Presents 15 actionable tactics to help entrepreneurs transform a business plan into a real, thriving venture. It’s a hands-on guide rooted in MIT’s approach to startup execution. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | The 4-Hour Workweek – Timothy Ferriss | Advocates for lifestyle design and outsourcing to achieve personal and financial freedom. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | The Almanack of Naval Ravikant – Eric Jorgenson | Compiles the wisdom of entrepreneur and angel investor Naval Ravikant on wealth and happiness. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Rich Dad Poor Dad – Robert T. Kiyosaki |
Discusses the differences in mindset between the wealthy and the poor regarding money and investing. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | The Hard Thing About Hard Things – Ben Horowitz | Shares insights on building and running a startup, focusing on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | The Intelligent Exit – Mark Carmichael | Offers strategies for business owners to successfully exit their companies. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | The EOS Life – Gino Wickman | Introduces the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to help business owners achieve their ideal life. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Inside the Multi-Generational Family Business – Mark Green | Discusses the dynamics and challenges of family-owned businesses across generations. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Venture Capital- Andrew Romans | Insights from 50 top VCs on how corporations can effectively invest in startups. It covers best practices for corporate venturing, accessing innovation, and securing funding. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Your Business Your Family and Your Legacy – Craig E. Aronoff | The book emphasizes long-term thinking, communication, and leadership development to ensure both the business and family legacy thrive across generations. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Blue Ocean Strategy by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne | Introduces a groundbreaking approach to business growth by creating uncontested market space. It teaches companies how to innovate beyond competition and unlock new demand. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | M-Business: The Race to Mobility by Ravi Kalakota and Marcia Robinson | Examines how mobile technologies are reshaping business operations and strategy. It provides a roadmap for companies aiming to compete in an increasingly mobile-driven world. | Avaiable at Somers Garage | |
 | Crossing the Chasm by Geoffrey A. Moore | Classic guide for tech marketers. It explains how to move from early adopters to mainstream customers and offers strategies to scale disruptive products successfully. The book is especially influential in shaping go-to-market strategies for startups and innovators aiming to scale. | Avaiable at Somers Garage |