The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine

The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine by Michael Lewis is a gripping nonfiction book that delves into the build-up of the United States housing bubble during the 2000s. In this character-driven narrative, Lewis takes readers behind the scenes of the financial crisis, exploring the bizarre feeder markets where geeks invent impenetrable securities to profit from the misery of lower- and middle-class Americans who can’t pay their debts.

The book introduces unlikely heroes who saw the impending collapse and bet against the system. Whether you’re fascinated by finance, intrigued by the inner workings of Wall Street, or simply love a compelling true story, “The Big Short” is essential reading.