Our review of : Einstein

The Autobiography of Malcolm X is the story of one man’s remarkable journey from street criminal to international spokesman for black rights. Told in his own words, this powerful account chronicles Malcolm X’s life as a self-taught intellectual, uncensored rebel, and public figure who challenged white America – head on. This edition of the Autobiography [...]

In this sweeping, century-spanning history of American race relations, Pulitzer Prize winner Isabel Wilkerson argues that the social caste system in America is not based on skin color but on African Americans’ origin—a “caste” derived from slavery. Wilkerson chronicles two centuries of race relations in America, from the arrival of the first. For who is [...]

Red Notice tells the story of how Russian oligarch, Sergei Magnitsky exposed a $230 million tax fraud scheme perpetrated by government officials and their cronies. When Magnitsky reported the crime to authorities, he was arrested and thrown in prison where he was tortured until he died. Furious at this injustice, Bill Browder set out to [...]

Homo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari is a thought-provoking read on the future of humanity. It offers a glimpse into the possibilities and challenges that await us in the coming decades – from artificial intelligence to climate change, epidemics to energy shortages. Drawing on insights from philosophy, history, economics and science, Harari paints a vivid [...]

‘Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win’, is a book written by Jocko Willink which chronicles the author’s time as a SEAL officer, and how he applied the principles of ‘extreme ownership’ to lead his troops to victory in some of America’s most high-profile military engagements during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The book provides [...]

How the Word is Passed takes an unflinching look at America’s history of slavery. It moves beyond traditional narratives that focus narrowly on the institution in the South, instead reckoning with how racism and its legacy have played out across the country. The book offers a searing indictment of white supremacy while also celebrating Black [...]

The Gates of Europe is a comprehensive history of Ukraine, from its earliest origins to the present day. Serhii Plokhy argues that Ukraine has always been an essential part of European civilization, and he provides a detailed and compelling account of the country’s complex political and cultural heritage. The book paints a rich picture of [...]

The Nine tells the remarkable story of nine women who banded together to survive Nazi Germany. Faced with incredible danger and hardship, these brave women helped one another through desperate times and ultimately emerged stronger than ever. From imprisonment in concentration camps to the struggle for basic necessities like food and clothing, their tenacity is [...]

The Devil in the White City tells the true story of two men – one, a brilliant architect and designer, and the other, a serial killer who used the fairgrounds as his playground. Set at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago, this is an edge-of-your seat thriller that weaves together themes of murder, magic, and [...]

The Way I Heard it is a collection of short, true stories from Mike Rowe’s varied and interesting life. The anecdotes are engaging, humorous, and sometimes shocking – but always told with the trademark wit and intelligence that has made Rowe one of America’s most beloved storytellers. From his early days as a janitor in [...]

In The Bomber Mafia, Malcolm Gladwell tells the story of a group of Canadian airmen who became obsessed with bombing Germany during World War II. These men were determined to take down as many enemy targets as possible, and they were willing to do whatever it took to make that happen. The bomber mafia was [...]

When we meet someone for the first time, what do we talk about? How do we create a connection with a stranger? In “Talking to Strangers,” Malcolm Gladwell explores the dynamics of communication and offers insights into how best to navigate our interactions with people who are unfamiliar to us. Drawing on research in psychology, [...]