Our review of : Allow Me to Retort

In his new book, “The Color of Law,” Richard Rothstein argues that government policy was responsible for segregation in America, not private enterprise. Using historical examples and data, he makes the case that from Reconstruction to the present day, explicit racial discrimination by governments at all levels has been a key factor in creating and [...]

Kleptopia is a scathing indictment of the pervasive and ever-growing role of corruption in our world today. Award-winning journalist Tom Burgis offers an unvarnished view from the ground up of how dirty money is both fueling and confounding global development, often with deadly consequences. From Nigeria to Bangladesh, Russia to China, Burgis shows how kleptocrats [...]

Four Thousand Weeks is a time management guide for mortals written by Oliver Burkeman. The book provides readers with practical tips and strategies on how to effectively manage their time and live a productive life. It includes real-life case studies of people who have successfully applied the techniques discussed in the book. For who is [...]

The Coddling of the American Mind is a book about how good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure. The author, Jonathan Haidt, argues that young people today have been raised with an excessive focus on safety and comfort, which has left them unprepared for life in the real world. He [...]

In Blink, Malcolm Gladwell argues that the human brain can make snap judgments based on very limited information. These judgments are often more accurate than reasoned decisions made after careful deliberation. Gladwell provides numerous examples from a variety of fields to support his argument. For who is this book for ? Blink is for anyone [...]

The Origins of Totalitarianism is a book by Hannah Arendt that was published in 1951. The book explores the origins of totalitarianism in Europe, and examines how it developed in Nazi Germany and Stalinist Russia. Arendt provides an insightful analysis of the rise of these regimes, and offers her thoughts on their impact on society [...]

48 Laws of Power is a book written by Robert Greene. The book focuses on the methods one can use to gain and maintain power in their personal and professional lives. It outlines 48 laws that are based on historical figures and strategies used by them. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

This book is a comprehensive guide to everything in the known universe. It tackles scientific and philosophical questions about our place in the cosmos, from the origin of life to the end of time. Bill Bryson offers lucid explanations and humorous insights into complex concepts, making this an enlightening and entertaining read for anyone curious [...]

The Road to Unfreedom is a book by Timothy Snyder that deals with the history of Russia, Europe, and America. Snyder argues that Vladimir Putin’s regime in Russia represents a fundamental threat to democracy in Europe and the United States. For who is this book for ? The Road to Unfreedom may be of particular [...]

Dan Pfeiffer, a former senior aide to President Barack Obama, offers incisive insights into the workings of today’s Republican Party and Trump Administration in Battling the Big Lie. He shows how Fox News, Facebook, and right-wing media outlets have created an alternate reality where lies are accepted as truth, hate is tolerated, and extremism is [...]

William Barr, who served as America’s Attorney General from 1991 to 1993, offers an insider’s perspective on the workings of government in this engaging and highly readable memoir. Barr takes readers behind the scenes at critical moments in history, including his service during Operation Desert Storm and the 1992 presidential election recount. He also provides [...]

Looking back at the 1990s, journalist Chuck Klosterman asks whether we overvalued or underrated the decade. In this book, he provides a thoughtful and provocative look at such topics as grunge rock, Bill Clinton’s sex scandals, The OJ Simpson trial, September 11th and more. Along the way he interviews dozens of prominent cultural figures including [...]