Our review of : Fight, Flight or Freeze

The Devil in the White City tells Erik Larson’s gripping tale of two men—the brilliant architect behind the 1893 World’s Fair, Daniel Hudson Burnham, and the serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their deaths. Burnham was one of those rare individuals whose ambitions were so large that they required multiple [...]

Kitchen Confidential is a book by Anthony Bourdain that chronicles his years spent working in restaurant kitchens. The book details the various behind-the-scenes antics and dark secrets of the culinary world, as well as providing insights into Bourdain’s personal life. Kitchen Confidential was an instant hit upon its release, and has since become a classic [...]

In her highly anticipated new book, “Going There,” veteran journalist and television news anchor Katie Couric takes readers on a compelling and deeply personal journey as she reflects on the defining experiences of her life. From growing up in Virginia as the daughter of an Episcopal minister to becoming one of America’s most prominent national [...]

In 1942, nine Jewish women banded together in an attic in Nazi Germany to resist the evils of the Holocaust. This is their story—of courage, defiance, and strength in the face of unimaginable terror. The Nine tells the remarkable tale of these brave women who risked everything to save themselves and each other during one [...]

Tara Westover is the youngest of seven children born to survivalists in the mountains of Idaho. She spent her childhood preparing for the end of the world, learning how to shoot guns and stockpile food. When she was seventeen, her family moved out of the mountains and into civilization, where she discovered education-and a new [...]

I Can’t Make This Up is a candid, inspiring memoir by successful writer Neil Strauss. The book chronicles Strauss’ challenging upbringing and his hard-won journey to becoming one of the most renowned journalists in the country. Along the way, Strauss shares invaluable insights on how to live a good life – lessons that anyone can [...]

The Millionaire Mind is a book by Thomas J. Stanley Ph.D. that discusses the millionaire mindset and how to achieve it. The book focuses on millionaires in America, shedding light on what makes them different from the rest of society. Through interviews with millionaires, Dr. Stanley was able to compile a list of commonalities among [...]

In this riveting biography, Ashlee Vance tells the tale of Elon Musk, one of the greatest businessmen in history. From his humble beginnings as a young computer hacker to his current status as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, we follow Musk’s meteoric ascent to success while also exploring his many failures along the way. With [...]

This book tells the story of Bill Gross, who became known as the “Bond King” during his time as a bond trader at PIMCO. It chronicles his rise to power and subsequent fall from grace, culminating in his firing from PIMCO after a series of poor investment decisions. For who is this book for ? [...]

In this riveting memoir, Ken Croke tells the story of his time spent in the notorious Pagan motorcycle gang—and how he finally managed to break free from their criminal grip. Describing life on the road with these hardened criminals, Croke paints a vivid picture of their lawless lifestyle and reckless disregard for authority. He also [...]

When Masha Gessen was a teenager in the Soviet Union, she dreamt of being Vladimir Putin. She even wanted to marry him. A few decades later, when Putin had finally consolidated his power as Russia’s president-for-life and started hunting down his enemies, Gessen realized how dangerous it was to have such a man with such [...]

Born a Crime is the unforgettable story of one man’s coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. His mother, a white Swiss woman, risked everything [...]