Luma books - Genève

“The Daily Laws” by Robert Greene is a daily guide to power, self-mastery, and human behavior, drawn from Greene’s major works—The 48 Laws of Power, Mastery, The Art of Seduction, and The Laws of Human Nature. Instead of long chapters, the book gives you one sharp insight per day, designed to be read, reflected on, and applied immediately.

“Mastery” by Robert Greene is about the long, disciplined path to becoming exceptional at something meaningful. Greene argues that true mastery isn’t talent or luck—it’s a process that unfolds over time through deep focus, deliberate practice, and patience.

“The Art of Spending Money” by Morgan Housel flips the usual money conversation on its head. Instead of focusing on how to earn more or invest better, Housel asks a more human question: What’s the point of money if you don’t know how to spend it well? The book explores how spending is emotional, personal, and deeply tied to happiness—not just numbers on a spreadsheet.

“The Psychology of Money” by Morgan Housel isn’t about stock picking or complex formulas—it’s about how human behavior shapes financial outcomes. Housel argues that most money mistakes don’t come from lack of intelligence, but from emotion: fear, ego, impatience, and comparison. People make wildly different financial decisions not because they’re irrational, but because they’ve lived different lives.

“The State of Affairs” by Esther Perel is a bold and compassionate exploration of infidelity—why it happens, what it means, and what it reveals about modern relationships. Rather than treating cheating as simply betrayal or moral failure, Perel asks a deeper question: what are people really looking for when they stray? Often, it’s not just sex—it’s desire, freedom, lost identity, or a version of themselves they feel they’ve lost.

“That Little Voice in Your Head” by Mo Gawdat is a practical, science-informed guide to understanding and retraining your own mind. Gawdat uses the analogy of your brain as a computer: it takes in information, processes it, and outputs thoughts and emotions.

“The Untethered Soul” by Michael A. Singer is about learning how to free yourself from the constant noise in your mind. The book asks a simple but powerful question: Who are you really—the voice in your head, or the one who hears it? Singer explains that most of our stress, fear, and emotional pain come from identifying too closely with our thoughts and past experiences.

“The Surrender Experiment” by Michael A. Singer is a real-life story about what happens when you stop forcing life and start trusting it. The book follows Singer, a successful entrepreneur and spiritual teacher, who decides to conduct an experiment: instead of resisting events or chasing personal preferences, he says yes to whatever life brings—as long as it’s ethical and aligned with growth.

“The Art of Seduction” by Robert Greene explores seduction not just as romance or sex, but as a form of influence rooted in psychology, attention, and desire. Greene argues that seduction is about understanding what people lack—emotionally, socially, or psychologically—and learning how attraction is created through mystery, confidence, and emotional connection.

"The Laws of Human Nature” by Robert Greene is a deep dive into why people behave the way they do—and why we so often misunderstand both others and ourselves. Greene breaks down recurring patterns of human behavior—ego, envy, aggression, insecurity, and desire—and turns them into practical “laws” you can recognize in everyday life.