The Art of Logic in an Illogical World
Eugenia Cheng
In a world awash with terrible arguments, conflict, and fake news, Eugenia Cheng offers a lifebelt: logic. But like any lifebelt, it will only help us if we use it well. This means not only understanding logic better, but also understanding emotions better and, most importantly, the interaction between them. Discover how to use logic productively in the real human world.
The Art of Love
Peter L. Allen
An exploration of the amatory fiction tradition from Ovid's Ars Amatoria to the Romance of the Rose, examining the intertwined relationship between love, fantasy, and fiction in medieval literature. It delves into how these texts teach not the 'art of love' but the ways and means of amatory fiction, revealing how love becomes art.
The Art Thief
Michael Finkel
A captivating true story of Stéphane Breitwieser, arguably the most successful art thief of all time, who stole masterpieces from museums across Europe, not for profit, but for love of beauty. Discover the thrilling details of his heists and the complex motivations behind his audacious crimes.
The Attention Merchants
Tim Wu
A deep dive into the history of how our attention has been captured and commodified, from the first newspapers to modern social media. It explores the rise of the attention industry and its profound impact on our lives, urging us to reclaim our collective consciousness.
The Audacity of Hope
Barack Obama
In The Audacity of Hope, Barack Obama analyzes the current state of American politics and civic life. Drawing from his personal experiences as a senator, lawyer, husband, and father, he reflects on the values and ideals that have led him to public life. He explores the divisions within American society and offers his vision for how we can bridge those divides to tackle the challenges facing the nation.
The Book Thief
Markus Zusak
Narrated by Death, this is the story of Liesel Meminger, a young girl living in Nazi Germany. After her brother dies, Liesel finds solace in stolen books, learning to read and finding comfort in words amidst the chaos of war. A tale of resilience, friendship, and the power of stories in the darkest of times.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
John Boyne
A heartbreaking story about innocence in the face of unimaginable horror. Through the eyes of a young boy named Bruno, we witness the atrocities of the Holocaust as he struggles to understand the world around him after his family moves to a place called 'Out-With' (Auschwitz). His friendship with a boy on the other side of the fence leads to devastating consequences.
The Boys in the Boat
Daniel James Brown
During the depths of the Great Depression, nine working-class young men from the University of Washington took the rowing world and Adolf Hitler by storm, as they competed in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. This is the story of their improbable journey to gold, a testament to teamwork, resilience, and the pursuit of excellence against all odds.