Our review of : Sapiens

In Blink, Malcolm Gladwell argues that the human brain can make snap judgments based on very limited information. These judgments are often more accurate than reasoned decisions made after careful deliberation. Gladwell provides numerous examples from a variety of fields to support his argument. For who is this book for ? Blink is for anyone [...]

Dan Pfeiffer, a former senior aide to President Barack Obama, offers incisive insights into the workings of today’s Republican Party and Trump Administration in Battling the Big Lie. He shows how Fox News, Facebook, and right-wing media outlets have created an alternate reality where lies are accepted as truth, hate is tolerated, and extremism is [...]

In his new book, “The Color of Law,” Richard Rothstein argues that government policy was responsible for segregation in America, not private enterprise. Using historical examples and data, he makes the case that from Reconstruction to the present day, explicit racial discrimination by governments at all levels has been a key factor in creating and [...]

This book is a comprehensive guide to everything in the known universe. It tackles scientific and philosophical questions about our place in the cosmos, from the origin of life to the end of time. Bill Bryson offers lucid explanations and humorous insights into complex concepts, making this an enlightening and entertaining read for anyone curious [...]

“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 [...]

Mythos is a book by Stephen Fry that delves deep into the origins of various Greek myths. Fry provides his own interpretations and theories about how these timeless stories may have come to be, shedding light on their hidden messages and meanings. This insightful book is perfect for anyone interested in ancient mythology or looking [...]

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 [...]

Isabel Wilkerson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Caste” tells the story of African Americans who, over six generations and more than 200 years, have experienced every imaginable form of discrimination. Drawing on family interviews, personal narratives and historical documentation, Wilkerson brilliantly illuminates America’s dark history with regard to race relations. The culmination of a decade’s worth of [...]

The Coddling of the American Mind is a book about how good intentions and bad ideas are setting up a generation for failure. The author, Jonathan Haidt, argues that young people today have been raised with an excessive focus on safety and comfort, which has left them unprepared for life in the real world. He [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson is a nonfiction book about two men – one, Daniel Burnham, who was responsible for the design of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago and one, H.H. Holmes, America’s first serial killer. The two stories are interwoven to create a compelling narrative that covers not [...]