Paper: An Elegy
Ian Sansom
A captivating exploration of paper, tracing its origins, its impact on society, and its enduring presence in our lives. From ancient China to the digital age, discover the surprising stories behind this ubiquitous material and its role in shaping human history.
Personal History
Katharine Graham
A candid and insightful memoir by Katharine Graham, the woman who led The Washington Post through the tumultuous years of the Pentagon Papers and Watergate. This is the story of a shy woman who found her voice and became one of the most influential figures in American journalism.
Philosophical Investigations
Ludwig Wittgenstein
A groundbreaking work in 20th-century philosophy, Wittgenstein's Philosophical Investigations challenges traditional notions of language, meaning, and understanding. Through a series of numbered remarks, he explores the multifaceted nature of language and its role in shaping our thoughts and actions, inviting readers to reconsider the very foundations of knowledge and communication.
Pleasure Activism
adrienne maree brown
A collection of essays, interviews, profiles, poems, and tools exploring pleasure activism. It examines how pleasure can be a measure of freedom and a tool for social change, encouraging readers to embrace joy, wholeness, and aliveness while challenging oppressive systems. It is an invitation to understand the liberation possible when we collectively orient around pleasure and longing.
Political Tribes
Amy Chua
An exploration of tribalism and group identity, and how these forces shape both American society and U.S. foreign policy. Chua argues that understanding these primal group dynamics is crucial for navigating the challenges facing the nation and the world.
Poverty Safari
Darren McGarvey
A searing and unflinching autobiographical exploration of poverty, class, and social issues in modern Britain. McGarvey delves into his own experiences growing up in a deprived community, offering a raw and insightful perspective on the challenges faced by the underclass and the systemic failures that perpetuate inequality. A powerful and important book that gives voice to the unheard and challenges conventional narratives about poverty.
Practical Ethics
Peter Singer
Practical Ethics is a classic introduction to applied ethics, addressing a range of ethical challenges from daily life to global issues. This third edition includes updated chapters and a new chapter on climate change, encouraging readers to think critically about how they ought to live.
Present Shock
Douglas Rushkoff
A groundbreaking exploration of how our always-on, real-time existence has changed the way we live, learn, and interact, leaving us disoriented and struggling to cope with the present. Discover how to navigate this new reality and reclaim control of your time and attention.