Our review of : Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

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 [...]

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 [...]

A Promised Land is about Barack Obama’s journey from young man searching for his identity to the 44th President of the United States. This book tells the story of how he became motivated by politics and what inspired him to run for office. It also includes excerpts from speeches that Obama has given throughout his [...]

Guns, Germs and Steel traces the origins of human societies and why some became more successful than others. Jared Diamond poses the question: What allowed certain groups to become global powers while others remained insignificant? The answer, he argues, lies in geography – more specifically in innate differences among peoples’ environments that led to variations [...]

The Splendid and the Vile tells the story of Winston Churchill’s family during the Blitz. Erik Larson weaves together historical fact with personal stories to create a compelling narrative that explores Churchill’s life as both a public figure and private individual. The book paints an intimate portrait of one man’s determination in the face of [...]

Glenn Beck’s latest book, The Great Reset, is a scathing indictment of the current state of American politics and society. In it, he lays blame for the country’s ills at the feet of Joe Biden and other leading figures in the Democratic Party. He argues that they are paving the way for fascism to take [...]

In 12 Seconds in the Dark, veteran police officer John Mattingly provides a firsthand account of the Breonna Taylor raid – one of the most controversial incidents in recent American policing history. On March 18, 2012, SWAT officers descended on the home of 19-year-old Breonna Taylor and her two young children, purportedly acting on information [...]

In Lessons from the Edge, Marie Yovanovitch tells the riveting story of her 33-year career in the U.S. Foreign Service, including her recent tenure as ambassador to Ukraine. From Moscow to Cairo and points beyond, she offers a unique window into global affairs and how they play out on the world stage. But more than [...]

In Come As You Are: Revised and Updated, Emily Nagoski PhD offers an in-depth exploration of the science of sex, delving into everything from why people enjoy different kinds of sexual activity to how masturbation affects our health. She provides clear and sensible advice on how we can all improve our sexual wellbeing and happiness, [...]

Sapiens is a brief history of humankind, written by Yuval Noah Harari. The book explores the evolution of our species from homo erectus to sapiens, and highlights the important events and inventions that have shaped human civilisation. Sapiens also looks at modern-day humans and their impact on the planet, as well as predicting potential future [...]

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 [...]

In Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell examines the factors that contribute to exceptional success. He argues that it is not simply a matter of talent or luck, but rather the result of specific circumstances and opportunities. Drawing on extensive research, Gladwell identifies 10 “outlier” traits that are often associated with extraordinary achievement. For who is this book [...]