The end of each year marks the time when Morningstar researchers circulate their list of recommended books, as colleagues work to use up the last of their annual education stipend. With the wild gyrations of 2023, it’s not surprising that this year’s recommended reading list has a few entries that try to give the meaning and context behind market movements, not to mention the investing opportunities presented to intrepid investors. Other book recommendations touch on meaning in other forms, whether it’s the sense of purpose created in a job well done, an idea well communicated, or a life well lived...