Our review of : The Anthropocene Reviewed

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 [...]

Who Do I Think I Am? is a biography of comedian and actress Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. The book tells the story of her life, from her childhood in San Jose, California to her rise to fame as an internet sensation. Anjelah reveals the behind-the-scenes stories of how she created some of her most popular characters, such [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Can’t Hurt Me is a biography of David Goggins by David Goggins. It chronicles his life, from being born to a family coping with poverty and violence to becoming one of the most elite endurance athletes in the world. Through revealing anecdotes and hard-won insights, Goggins shares how he transformed himself from an overweight, unhappy [...]

When Bob Odenkirk was just starting out in the comedy world, he met an outrageous and unpredictable performer named Richard Belzer. The two bonded over their love of improvisational theater and soon became great friends. This book tells the story of their decades-long friendship—a sometimes turbulent, always hilarious relationship that has lasted through good times [...]

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 [...]

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 true story follows the meteoric rise and scandalous fall of Anna Delvey, a young woman who claimed to be heir to a German fortune but was actually living off stolen funds. When Rachel DeLoache Williams became her friend, she had no idea that she would be drawn into Anna’s lies and schemes. With sharp [...]

How Do I Un-Remember This? is a heartfelt and humorous collection of autobiographical essays by Danny Pellegrino. From first loves to family drama, the stories in this book are unfortunately true – but they’re also laugh-out-loud funny. With his trademark wit and unapologetic honesty, Pellegrino offers readers an entertaining look at his life so far. [...]