As the title suggests, the basic idea of Fluke, by Brian Klaas, is that much of what happens in life -including our very existence- comes down…
The Museum of Other People, by Adam Kuper, explores many issues, debates, and controversies surrounding modern museums. These issues aren’t exactly new but are more…
I read Brave New World a couple of times, many years ago, but thought it was worth returning to it. I listened to the…
I was not familiar with Kat Timpf before listening to her audiobook, You Can’t Joke About That. This isn’t really significant or surprising, as she’s…
In Range, David Epstein argues that the modern emphasis on specialization is misguided. He gives many examples of people throughout history who have succeeded and…
I listened to the Audible edition of this book, which was narrated by Kirby Heyborne. This review contains spoilers. The Plot is a mystery/suspense…
The Placebo Effect is a fascinating phenomenon where people experience improvement in their symptoms after receiving a treatment that contains no active ingredients. Think…
The Creative Act, by Rick Rubin, is an insightful guide for anyone involved in any type of creative activity, whether it be music (like Rubin),…
Jane Jacobs is best known for The Death and Life of Great American Cities, a book that was written over 60 years ago. What we…