My thoughts and takeaways from books and articles I've read across various genres.
A short sci-fi novella by Yudhanjaya Wijeratne about a rich kid with a death wish who signs up for a suicide mission into a black hole, featuring well-researched black hole physics and Sri Lankan cultural touchpoints.
Tahir Hamut Izgil's personal account of living through the growing restrictions on Uyghur civil liberties in Xinjiang, and his family's eventual escape to the United States.
Jackson Crawford's translation of the epic Norse saga following the Volsung dynasty, featuring dragons, cursed rings, and warrior women - the source material that inspired Tolkien's fantasy.
Neil Gaiman's retelling of famous Norse myths, exploring the complex characters of Odin, Thor, and especially Loki, who plays a critical role in moving plots along in these ancient stories.
An economic history focusing on silver's impact on the United States, covering price fluctuations, political battles over bimetallic standards, and famous speculators like the Hunt brothers.
A no-nonsense guide for entrepreneurs on mental health by psychologist Sherry Walling and her husband Rob, sharing their personal journey and providing practical tools for handling the ups and downs of entrepreneurship.
Simon Stålenhag's art book that reimagines suburban Sweden with sci-fi elements - robotic walkers, scientific facilities, and floating ships coexisting with mundane childhood memories.
A comprehensive exploration of trauma by esteemed psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk, explaining how trauma takes root in our body and the various ways it can be treated and overcome.
A philosophy book by Cornell professor Kate Manne that methodically dissects misogyny as the 'law enforcement' branch of patriarchal order, written with righteous fury in the shadow of Trump's 2016 victory.
A short but sweet manifesto by Patagonia's founder Yvon Chouinard and co-author outlining what it means to be a 'responsible company' - eschewing sustainability for the more humble idea of responsibility.