As an ongoing feature, staff members at the Des Moines Public Library will recommend a business-related book to add to your reading list. Find this and more books like it at any of the Des Moines Public Library’s six locations and online at dmpl.org. And find information on how to get a FREE library card and all its benefits at dmpl.org/get-carded.

Des Moines Public Library business book pick: “The Fun Habit,” by Mike Rucker.

Why you should read it:

In his 2023 book, organizational psychologist Mike Rucker explores the latest scientific evidence showing the physical, emotional and practical value of fun in a person’s life. The Fun Habit shows how important it is to find a better work-life balance with authentic fun as
a key factor.