The books members of Congress are reading

Since opening up an independent bookstore on Long Island, I have often been asked by my former colleagues in Congress for book recommendations. At the start of every new year, I survey members for their own preferences.

Here are the latest responses — their best books from 2024 or titles they have on their shelves to read in 2025.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.): "I started listening to George Will’s 'The Conservative Sensibility' in late December and as I head into 2025 I’m about halfway through.