National Business Book Award Summer Reading List # 5: Coastal Economies, Culture & Heritage

The National Business Book Award is highlighting five curated summer reading lists featuring outstanding Canadian business books by Canadian authors. Here is list # 5 (our final list).

Theme: Coastal Economies, Culture & Heritage

This curated list explores the deep-rooted industries, indigenous perspectives, and economic transformations that define Canada's unique landscape—from Atlantic fisheries to corporate tables. A fascinating blend of history and business strategy.

Recommended Reads:

• The Many Names of Robert Cree: How a First Nations Chief Brought Ancient Wisdom to Big Business and Prosperity to His People – Robert Cree with Therese Greenwood

• Contested Catch: Lobster, Localism, and Canada's Atlantic Coast, 1870-1970 – Suzanne Morton

• The Lobster Trap – Greg Mercer

• Culinary Claims: Indigenous Restaurant Politics in Canada – L. Sasha Gora

• Toward Prosperity: The Transformation of Atlantic Canada's Economy – Don Mills & David Campbell

• A Precarious Enterprise: Making a Life in Canadian Publishing – Scott McIntyre

• The Dollar a Year Men – Allan Levine

• City Builders – Richard Littlemore

• The New Sustainability Edge –Philip Kotler & Khalid Hasan

• The Ripple Effect: Networking for Success –David Tsubouchi and Marc Kealey

Further Reading:

• Reading List # 1: AI & The Future-Proof Boardroom

• Reading List # 2: The Leadership & Culture Playbook

• Reading List # 3: The Canadian Deep Dive (Politics, Policy & Power)

• Reading List # 4: Industry Titans & Market Disrupters

Read all about our award and see past winners here: https://www.nbbaward.com/winners