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Smashing every expectation…
This biography of the Founding Father without a father inspired the hottest musical currently running on Broadway. Chernow maps how young, scrappy & hungry Hamilton became an integral part of American politics.
International bestseller…
Dr. Harari’s seminal work merges science with history to give a thorough saga of the human species. Beginning with the appearance of modern cognition, Harari traces the evolution of humanity to challenge commonly held beliefs about our biology, our history, and ourselves.
On the endangered list…
An incredibly accessible and informative look at the current mass extinction of species caused by human innovation. Kolbert leaps through thousands of years of history and travels the world in this Pulitzer Prize–winner.
Eloquent history…
This elegant and eloquent history of humanity examines not just how human society developed, but why it developed differently in different cultures. A must–read for the history buff and the layperson alike.
A Modern Marvel...
With verve & vitality, McCullough tells the amazing story of a modern marvel. From dangerous working conditions to corrupt bargains to heroic feats, this is the story of how a bridge came to symbolize New York.
Smart statistics…
Whether in baseball or elections, Nate Silver’s data-driven approach & crazily accurate predictions have made him a household name. He expands on his successful approach in this fun & direct guide to predictions.
Unstoppable read…
“When Breath Becomes Air,” written in the last year of Dr. Kalanithi’s life, is an unstoppable read and a moving memoir about coming to terms with death from a man who worked to prevent others’, and then finally faced his own.
Essential Reading…
Exploring the way “On the Origin of Species” affected everything from the abolition movement to the works of Thoreau, “The Book That Changed America” addresses the continuing dissension between science and religion, and the theory’s enduring impact on American society and politics.

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Light bulb…

Readers of Yuval Noah Harari will be drawn to this inspiring history of humanity that focuses on what has separated humans from the rest of the animals on Earth: creativity. Fuentes convincingly argues that our imaginative powers are essential to our ability to alter our environments and ourselves, and to the incredible achievements that resulted.

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It’s time to power down…

Facebook and phone games are addicting, but it’s hard to see how much they’ve shifted our behavior personally and societally. Alter makes connections between drug addictions and tech ones, and provides advice on how to overcome constantly checking emails to form meaningful IRL relationships once again.