What to Read

Curated book recommendations to deepen your understanding

History

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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

An ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC.

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How Democracies Die

by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt

An examination of the ways in which democracies have collapsed throughout history.

democracy authoritarianism
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The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America

by Timothy Snyder

An examination of the rise of authoritarianism in Russia and its influence on other countries.

authoritarianism Russia
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The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty

by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson

An analysis of the delicate balance between state and society in maintaining liberty.

liberty state power
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Military

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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

An ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC.

war strategy
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The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency

by Annie Jacobsen

A detailed account of the history and impact of DARPA on U.S. military technology.

DARPA military technology
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The American War in Vietnam: A History

by David L. Anderson

A detailed examination of the Vietnam War, its roots in World War II, and its impact on American society.

Vietnam War World War II
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Strategy

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The Art of War

by Sun Tzu

An ancient Chinese military treatise dating from the 5th century BC.

war strategy
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Fiction

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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

A novel about racial injustice and the loss of innocence in the American South.

racism justice
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1984

by George Orwell

A dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society.

surveillance totalitarianism
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The Catcher in the Rye

by J.D. Salinger

A novel about teenage alienation and angst.

adolescence identity
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Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

A romantic novel of manners set in Georgian England.

love marriage
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Classic

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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

A novel about racial injustice and the loss of innocence in the American South.

racism justice
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Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

A romantic novel of manners set in Georgian England.

love marriage
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Social Issues

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To Kill a Mockingbird

by Harper Lee

A novel about racial injustice and the loss of innocence in the American South.

racism justice
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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

by Michelle Alexander

An examination of racial discrimination in the U.S. criminal justice system.

mass incarceration racial discrimination
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents

by Isabel Wilkerson

An exploration of the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and its impact on society.

caste system race
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The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

by Nikole Hannah-Jones

A collection of essays and narratives that reframe the history of the United States by placing the consequences of slavery at the center of our national narrative.

1619 Project slavery
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Dystopian

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1984

by George Orwell

A dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society.

surveillance totalitarianism
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Political

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1984

by George Orwell

A dystopian novel set in a totalitarian society.

surveillance totalitarianism
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Coming-of-age

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The Catcher in the Rye

by J.D. Salinger

A novel about teenage alienation and angst.

adolescence identity
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Romance

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Pride and Prejudice

by Jane Austen

A romantic novel of manners set in Georgian England.

love marriage
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The Village Healer's Book of Cures

by Jennifer Sherman Roberts

A historical novel set in 17th-century England, following healer Mary Fawcett as she navigates the dangers of her time, including the threat of witchfinders.

17th-century England healing
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Politics

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The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

by Jonathan Haidt

An exploration of moral psychology and its impact on political divisions.

morality political divide
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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

by Naomi Klein

An investigation into how crises are exploited to implement controversial policies.

capitalism crisis
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How Democracies Die

by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt

An examination of the ways in which democracies have collapsed throughout history.

democracy authoritarianism
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The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America

by Timothy Snyder

An examination of the rise of authoritarianism in Russia and its influence on other countries.

authoritarianism Russia
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Psychology

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The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

by Jonathan Haidt

An exploration of moral psychology and its impact on political divisions.

morality political divide
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Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life

by Gabrielle Bernstein

A transformative guide that introduces a powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help readers shift core beliefs and connect with their inner guidance system.

IFS Therapy personal growth
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Social Science

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The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion

by Jonathan Haidt

An exploration of moral psychology and its impact on political divisions.

morality political divide
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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

by Michelle Alexander

An examination of racial discrimination in the U.S. criminal justice system.

mass incarceration racial discrimination
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Race Relations

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The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness

by Michelle Alexander

An examination of racial discrimination in the U.S. criminal justice system.

mass incarceration racial discrimination
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Economics

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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

by Naomi Klein

An investigation into how crises are exploited to implement controversial policies.

capitalism crisis
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

by Shoshana Zuboff

An analysis of the challenges to privacy and democracy posed by big tech companies.

surveillance big data
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The Narrow Corridor: States, Societies, and the Fate of Liberty

by Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson

An analysis of the delicate balance between state and society in maintaining liberty.

liberty state power
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

by Shoshana Zuboff

An exploration of how major tech companies manipulate personal data and the implications for society.

surveillance capitalism data privacy
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Globalization

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The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism

by Naomi Klein

An investigation into how crises are exploited to implement controversial policies.

capitalism crisis
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Technology

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Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

by Yuval Noah Harari

An exploration of the future of humanity in the face of technological advancements.

artificial intelligence biotechnology
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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

by Shoshana Zuboff

An analysis of the challenges to privacy and democracy posed by big tech companies.

surveillance big data
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AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

by Kai-Fu Lee

An exploration of the AI race between China and the United States.

artificial intelligence China
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The Pentagon's Brain: An Uncensored History of DARPA, America's Top-Secret Military Research Agency

by Annie Jacobsen

A detailed account of the history and impact of DARPA on U.S. military technology.

DARPA military technology
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Future Studies

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Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

by Yuval Noah Harari

An exploration of the future of humanity in the face of technological advancements.

artificial intelligence biotechnology
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Philosophy

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Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow

by Yuval Noah Harari

An exploration of the future of humanity in the face of technological advancements.

artificial intelligence biotechnology
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Privacy

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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism

by Shoshana Zuboff

An analysis of the challenges to privacy and democracy posed by big tech companies.

surveillance big data
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Democracy

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How Democracies Die

by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt

An examination of the ways in which democracies have collapsed throughout history.

democracy authoritarianism
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Environment

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The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming

by David Wallace-Wells

A stark look at the potential consequences of climate change.

climate change global warming
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The Climate Book: The Facts and Solutions

by Greta Thunberg

A comprehensive guide to the climate crisis and the solutions we can implement to combat it.

climate crisis sustainability
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Science

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The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming

by David Wallace-Wells

A stark look at the potential consequences of climate change.

climate change global warming
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The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth

by Michio Kaku

A visionary exploration of the future of humanity and the possibilities of life beyond Earth.

space exploration terraforming
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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

by Walter Isaacson

The story of CRISPR and the scientist who helped develop it, exploring the implications of gene editing.

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The Body: A Guide for Occupants

by Bill Bryson

A fascinating exploration of the human body, combining science, history, and humor.

human body science
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Current Affairs

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The Uninhabitable Earth: Life After Warming

by David Wallace-Wells

A stark look at the potential consequences of climate change.

climate change global warming
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International Relations

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The Road to Unfreedom: Russia, Europe, America

by Timothy Snyder

An examination of the rise of authoritarianism in Russia and its influence on other countries.

authoritarianism Russia
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AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

by Kai-Fu Lee

An exploration of the AI race between China and the United States.

artificial intelligence China
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The United Nations: A Very Short Introduction

by Jussi M. Hanhimäki

An overview of the history, structure, and functions of the United Nations.

United Nations global governance
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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics

by John Mearsheimer

An analysis of the behavior of great powers in international relations.

great power politics geopolitics
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Business

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AI Superpowers: China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order

by Kai-Fu Lee

An exploration of the AI race between China and the United States.

artificial intelligence China
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Geopolitics

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The Tragedy of Great Power Politics

by John Mearsheimer

An analysis of the behavior of great powers in international relations.

great power politics geopolitics
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Terrorism

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The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11

by Lawrence Wright

A detailed account of the events leading up to the September 11 attacks.

9/11 Al-Qaeda
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The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth

by Michio Kaku

A visionary exploration of the future of humanity and the possibilities of life beyond Earth.

space exploration terraforming
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Futurism

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The Future of Humanity: Terraforming Mars, Interstellar Travel, Immortality, and Our Destiny Beyond Earth

by Michio Kaku

A visionary exploration of the future of humanity and the possibilities of life beyond Earth.

space exploration terraforming
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Climate Change

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The Climate Book: The Facts and Solutions

by Greta Thunberg

A comprehensive guide to the climate crisis and the solutions we can implement to combat it.

climate crisis sustainability
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Activism

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The Climate Book: The Facts and Solutions

by Greta Thunberg

A comprehensive guide to the climate crisis and the solutions we can implement to combat it.

climate crisis sustainability
Learn More

Biotechnology

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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

by Walter Isaacson

The story of CRISPR and the scientist who helped develop it, exploring the implications of gene editing.

gene editing CRISPR
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Ethics

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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

by Walter Isaacson

The story of CRISPR and the scientist who helped develop it, exploring the implications of gene editing.

gene editing CRISPR
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Society

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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: The Fight for a Human Future at the New Frontier of Power

by Shoshana Zuboff

An exploration of how major tech companies manipulate personal data and the implications for society.

surveillance capitalism data privacy
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Adventure

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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

by David Grann

A gripping historical account of a shipwreck and the ensuing mutiny, exploring themes of survival and morality.

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True Crime

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The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder

by David Grann

A gripping historical account of a shipwreck and the ensuing mutiny, exploring themes of survival and morality.

shipwreck mutiny
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Biography

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The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

by Erik Larson

A gripping narrative of Winston Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, focusing on his family and the resilience of the British people.

Winston Churchill Blitz
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The Splendid and the Vile

by Erik Larson

A gripping narrative of Winston Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, focusing on his family and the resilience of the British people.

Winston Churchill Blitz
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World War II

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The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz

by Erik Larson

A gripping narrative of Winston Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, focusing on his family and the resilience of the British people.

Winston Churchill Blitz
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The Second World War

by Antony Beevor

A comprehensive account of World War II, detailing the events and experiences of the war across the globe.

World War II history
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The Splendid and the Vile

by Erik Larson

A gripping narrative of Winston Churchill's leadership during the Blitz, focusing on his family and the resilience of the British people.

Winston Churchill Blitz
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The War in the West: A New History

by James Holland

An innovative history of the Second World War in the West, offering fresh insights and perspectives.

World War II Western Front
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Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents

by Isabel Wilkerson

An exploration of the unspoken caste system that has shaped America and its impact on society.

caste system race
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The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story

by Nikole Hannah-Jones

A collection of essays and narratives that reframe the history of the United States by placing the consequences of slavery at the center of our national narrative.

1619 Project slavery
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Historical Fiction

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The Lincoln Highway

by Amor Towles

A captivating story set in the 1950s about two brothers on a journey across America, exploring themes of family and adventure.

brothers journey
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The Village Healer's Book of Cures

by Jennifer Sherman Roberts

A historical novel set in 17th-century England, following healer Mary Fawcett as she navigates the dangers of her time, including the threat of witchfinders.

17th-century England healing
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My Brilliant Friend: The Neapolitan Novels, Book 1

by Elena Ferrante

The first installment in the Neapolitan Novels series, exploring the deep and complex friendship between two women in post-war Naples.

friendship Naples
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Non-Fiction

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The Body: A Guide for Occupants

by Bill Bryson

A fascinating exploration of the human body, combining science, history, and humor.

human body science
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Health

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The Body: A Guide for Occupants

by Bill Bryson

A fascinating exploration of the human body, combining science, history, and humor.

human body science
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Thriller

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The Village Healer's Book of Cures

by Jennifer Sherman Roberts

A historical novel set in 17th-century England, following healer Mary Fawcett as she navigates the dangers of her time, including the threat of witchfinders.

17th-century England healing
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Personal Finance

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Money for Couples: No More Stress. No More Fights. Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together.

by Ramit Sethi

A comprehensive guide for couples to navigate financial challenges, improve communication, and build a prosperous life together.

couples finance money management
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Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

by Tori Dunlap

An empowering resource that provides women with actionable tools to achieve financial freedom and challenge systemic barriers.

financial empowerment gender equality
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Self-Help

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Money for Couples: No More Stress. No More Fights. Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together.

by Ramit Sethi

A comprehensive guide for couples to navigate financial challenges, improve communication, and build a prosperous life together.

couples finance money management
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Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life

by Gabrielle Bernstein

A transformative guide that introduces a powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help readers shift core beliefs and connect with their inner guidance system.

IFS Therapy personal growth
Learn More

Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

by Tori Dunlap

An empowering resource that provides women with actionable tools to achieve financial freedom and challenge systemic barriers.

financial empowerment gender equality
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Relationships

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Money for Couples: No More Stress. No More Fights. Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together.

by Ramit Sethi

A comprehensive guide for couples to navigate financial challenges, improve communication, and build a prosperous life together.

couples finance money management
Learn More

Personal Development

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Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life

by Gabrielle Bernstein

A transformative guide that introduces a powerful method informed by Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help readers shift core beliefs and connect with their inner guidance system.

IFS Therapy personal growth
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Literary Fiction

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My Brilliant Friend: The Neapolitan Novels, Book 1

by Elena Ferrante

The first installment in the Neapolitan Novels series, exploring the deep and complex friendship between two women in post-war Naples.

friendship Naples
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Italian Literature

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My Brilliant Friend: The Neapolitan Novels, Book 1

by Elena Ferrante

The first installment in the Neapolitan Novels series, exploring the deep and complex friendship between two women in post-war Naples.

friendship Naples
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Women's Studies

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Financial Feminist: Overcome the Patriarchy’s Bullsh*t to Master Your Money and Build a Life You Love

by Tori Dunlap

An empowering resource that provides women with actionable tools to achieve financial freedom and challenge systemic barriers.

financial empowerment gender equality
Learn More