Grab a chair and enjoy these suggestions Some finance-related books on tap for P&I readers this summer, but still lots of escapist fare to peruse Norman Bendell Biographies, history and escapist fare ranging from popular fiction to travel guides top the summer reading lists of readers of Pensions & Investments. Ashbel C. "Ash" Williams Jr., executive director and chief investment officer of the $245.8 billion Florida State Board of Administration, Tallahassee, will be reading Hank and Jan Taft and Curtis Rindlaub's book "A Cruising Guide to the Maine Coast" this summer. The book is for background research for an August trip on Downeast Charter Boat Tours based in Maine, Mr. Williams said in an email.