Our review of : Forever Horatio

Best-selling author Michael Pollan offers a highly personal look at the history and potential of psychedelics, based on his own deep exploration of these substances. How to Change Your Mind introduces readers to the mind-expanding landscape of psychedelic drugs and their potential therapeutic uses. Pollan vividly describes how LSD and psilocybin can occasion powerful spiritual [...]

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 ? [...]

A Promised Land tells the story of Barack Obama’s journey from young man searching for his identity to leader of the free world. It is a stirring account of history in the making, written by one who has made history himself. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who wants [...]

This hilarious and candid autobiography from one of the funniest men in show business details Mel Brooks’ life story, from his early years in Brooklyn to his time as a writer for Sid Caesar’s “Your Show of Shows” to his Oscar-winning movie career. Insightful, irreverent, and irresistible, this is an unforgettable look at an amazing [...]

Marie Yovanovitch’s Lessons from the Edge is a riveting memoir about her extraordinary 33-year career as a diplomat. From serving in war zones to negotiating with world leaders, she has been tested time and again. This unflinchingly honest account shows what it takes to thrive under high pressure and volatility – and how we can [...]

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 [...]

Empire of the Summer Moon tells the extraordinary story of Quanah Parker, the last great Comanche chief, and his people during and after the Texas War for Independence. S.C. Gwynne vividly brings to life remarkable events that have long been obscured by mythmaking and stereotypes about America’s olden days on the frontier. For who is [...]

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 [...]

Not All Diamonds and Rosé is an unauthorised biography of the Real Housewives franchise, based on interviews with the women themselves. It tells the story of how these wealthy socialites became reality TV stars, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what happens when cameras start filming. From feuds to affairs, from plastic surgery to financial [...]

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 [...]

Untamed is a powerful memoir by Glennon Doyle, founder of the online community Momastery and an influential voice in the conversation about feminism, spirituality, and mental health. The book tells the story of how she fell madly in love with a woman who represented everything she was not—and then lost her to cancer. Interspersed throughout [...]

“Shoe Dog” is the memoir of Phil Knight, the creator of Nike. It tells the story of how Knight started from humble beginnings and built one of the most successful businesses in history. Along the way, he faced plenty of challenges and obstacles, but ultimately prevailed due to his resilience and determination. This book provides [...]