The Anti-Self
Jonathan Rosen
Jonathan Rosen tells the story of his friendship with Michael Laudor, a brilliant and troubled man who achieved great academic success but struggled with schizophrenia. The book explores their childhood in New Rochelle, their shared intellectual pursuits, and the impact of Michael's mental illness on their lives and community.
The Argonauts
Maggie Nelson
A genre-bending memoir that explores the complexities of love, language, and identity. Maggie Nelson weaves together personal experiences with critical theory to create a powerful and moving exploration of what it means to be human.
The Art of Fermentation
Sandor Katz
Explore the transformative power of fermentation with Sandor Katz as he shares skills, resources, and information related to this important art. From kraut-chi basics to fermenting grains and starchy tubers, this book is a compendium of fermentation wisdom.
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.