The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Karl Popper
A groundbreaking investigation into the foundations of scientific methodology. Popper challenges traditional views of induction and proposes a bold new approach based on falsifiability, offering a rigorous analysis of the logic of scientific discovery that continues to shape contemporary thought.
The Plantagenets
Dan Jones
A thrilling dynastic history of royal intrigues, violent skullduggery, and brutal warfare across two centuries of British history. Dan Jones brings the Plantagenets out of the shadows, revealing them in all their epic heroism and depravity. This is the story of how English monarchs learned, or failed to learn, how to be kings, and how the English people learned how to limit their powers.
How to Be Perfect
Michael Schur
From the creator of The Good Place and Parks and Recreation, a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to living an ethical life, drawing on 2400 years of moral philosophy.
The Radium Girls
Kate Moore
A gripping narrative about the betrayal of the radium girls, gracefully told and exhaustively researched, makes this a nonfiction classic. It tells the shocking story of how early twentieth-century corporate and legal America set about silencing dozens of working-class women who had been systematically poisoned by radiation. It is a tale for our times.
The Sleepwalkers
Christopher Clark
A deep dive into the complex events and decisions that led to the outbreak of World War I, challenging traditional narratives and exploring the key players and their motivations. It examines the political landscape of Europe in the early 20th century and the intricate web of alliances, misunderstandings, and miscalculations that ultimately plunged the continent into war.
The Snowball
Alice Schroeder
An intimate portrait of Warren Buffett, exploring his life, business acumen, and the unique principles that have guided his extraordinary success. From his humble beginnings to becoming one of the world's wealthiest individuals, discover the man behind the legend.
The Souls of Black Folk
W. E. B. Du Bois
A collection of essays that explores the complex identity of African Americans at the turn of the 20th century, addressing themes of race, double consciousness, and the struggle for equality. A foundational work in African-American literature and sociology.
The Splendid and the Vile
Erik Larson
A gripping narrative of Winston Churchill's first year as prime minister, from May 1940 to May 1941, as he navigates the relentless German aerial assault on London. Delve into the daily lives of Churchill and his inner circle, their moments of darkness and light, romantic entanglements, and the odd episodes that reveal how life was truly lived under Hitler's tempest of steel. Discover how Churchill became the cigar-smoking bulldog we all think we know, delivering his greatest speeches and demonstrating unparalleled courage and leadership.