Our review of : Putin’s Playbook

This monumental book details the history of the United States from a different perspective than what is typically taught in schools. Howard Zinn, a professor and historian, provides an account of American history that focuses on the struggles and successes of average people – rather than powerful political and economic leaders. A People’s History Of [...]

“The Bond King” tells the story of legendary investment advisor Bill Gross and his rise to power in the bond market. It charts his spectacular fall from grace, culminating in his 2014 firing from PIMCO, the largest bond fund in the world. Alongside this personal account is a broader history of Wall Street’s fascination with [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

In his book, Jordan Peterson offers 12 rules for life that he believes can help anyone live a meaningful and successful life. Drawing on everything from ancient philosophy to modern psychology, Peterson’s advice is grounded in a deep understanding of the human condition and filtered through his own unique lens as a self-help guru and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

“Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny” is a practical guide for understanding and mastering the principles of karma. Written by Sadhguru, a renowned yogi and philosopher, the book provides insights into how our actions create our future experiences and offers advice on how to live in alignment with one’s dharma or life purpose. [...]

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 [...]

This book is a biography of Russian president Vladimir Putin, written by Masha Gessen. It traces his life from his humble beginnings as the son of a Soviet bureaucrat to his rise to power as one of the most influential leaders in the world. The Man Without a Face also explores Putin’s controversial policies, including [...]

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 [...]