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 Order and Political Decay
Francis Fukuyama
An exploration of political development and decay from the Industrial Revolution to the present, examining the crucial elements of state-building, the rule of law, and democratic accountability. It delves into the challenges faced by both developing and developed nations in achieving and maintaining a balanced political system, and how institutions evolve and sometimes decay over time.
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.
Pornland
Gail Dines
An exploration into the impact of mainstream pornography on culture, sexuality, gender identity, and relationships, arguing that the porn industry has hijacked our sexuality and needs to be challenged.
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.