9 books that will give you something to talk about at any party you attend

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Spark great conversations.

My favorite party trick these days involves stealing.

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Specifically, stealing an idea I found in a book and sharing it with a fellow guest. I love the "No way!" and "So cool!" I get when I talk about a weird fact or a new psychological finding I've just learned.

The truth is, you can find these fascinating tidbits in pretty much any book you pick up. But the nine books Business Insider has listed below are just brimming with shareable insights.

Here's a brief synopsis of each one, and how it'll help you spark great conversations.