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Roxane Gay
Discover Why Being a Bad Feminist is Better Than Not Being a Feminist At All.
When you hear the word feminism, what do you think of? In today’s climate, you likely think about the many women’s marches and the #MeToo movement that have taken over the media. All of these fight for the rights of women in every area of life, including equal pay, reproductive rights, and more. But according to Roxane Gay, feminism is flawed. There is no right or wrong way to be a feminist, which is why Gay proudly labels herself as a bad feminist. As a bad feminist, Gay recognizes that humans are flawed, and therefore, their views and opinions don’t always fit perfectly into a neatly wrapped package. For instance, while Gay enjoys going against the grain, her favorite color is still pink and she enjoys reading Vogue, both of which are typical female stereotypes. At the end of the day, feminism looks different for everyone but being a bad feminist is better than not being a feminist at all! As you read, you’ll learn how reality television is harmful to the fight for equality, how racial profiling can end in murder, and how movies like The Help only advance racial stereotypes.
13 minutes
Philip Rucke, Carol Leonnig
This sardonically titled analysis examines President Trump’s impact on America.
Whether you love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Trump has had a powerful impact on the United States of America, with both positive and disastrous results. A Very Stable Genius (2020) analyzes Trump’s time in the White House through the authors’ series of interviews with various members of Trump’s staff and intimate acquaintances. These interviews offer a never before seen picture of the president we love to hate.
9 minutes
Serhii Plokhy
The perfect book to learning the inside scoop on the events leading up to and following one of the most disastrous events in history.
Since the debut of HBO’s Chernobyl, fans of the show have been wondering what the television series got right, and what it got wrong. With Serhii Plokhy’s book, you can now read what the television series got right. With extreme detail in how nuclear reactors work, and the events leading up to the explosion, Plokhy has researched the topic in great detail to give readers an inside look of what happened in the days leading up to the disaster, followed by the events immediately after including the denial of Soviet officials who refused to accept the gravity of the situation. With a government that failed to protect the people of their country, the events of Chernobyl revealed the true intentions of government leaders who sought economic development over the safety of its citizens.
15 minutes
Jason Frie, David Heinemeier Hanson
ReWork (2010) is a new business guidebook which aims to shake things up and throw your old-school manual out the window.
Literally re-working the traditional concept of what it takes to run a business, ReWork is a collection of unorthodox advice based on the authors’ own unconventional experience with building, running, and growing a startup. By exploring innovative ways to tackle product development, communication, and marketing, ReWork challenges everything you thought you knew about running a business.
9 minutes
Michael Waldman
The arduous history of American voting rights.
As American citizens, the right to vote is one of our most cherished liberties. But that right hasn’t always been accessible to everyone. The Fight to Vote (2016) explores the complex and arduous history of American voting rights through the age.
9 minutes
Donald Trump Jr.
Donald Trump Jr. shares his beliefs on free speech and the status of left-wing politics in the United States.
Triggered (2019) presents Donald Trump Jr.’s critique on contemporary left-wing politics and his belief that free speech is under attack.
9 minutes
Ian Stewart
Learn how math and physics equations have impacted society.
Would you believe that math can save the world? It might sound a little crazy, but In Pursuit of the Unknown (2012) explores math and physics equations that literally make the world go round.
14 minutes
James Gleick
Time Travel (2016) takes us on a journey through the history of time travel, inviting us to explore the origin of the concept, its developments through the years, and its impact on our lives today.
Exploring the history of time travel through its conceptual origin in the nineteenth century to its present connections with science, technology, and the human brain, James Gleick unpacks the intricacies of a concept that has fascinated humanity for over 150 years. Encouraging readers to consider the future possibilities of time travel along with its implications for the present, Gleick makes astounding connections that show us how our brains, our phones, and our imaginations can also be agents of time travel.
8 minutes
Adam Kucharski
Unpack the science behind the spread of disease.
During the time of a global pandemic, contagious diseases are more alarming than ever. Everyone wants to know how a virus spreads and why. Most importantly, we want to know how we can protect ourselves. Understanding the scientific principles behind contagious disease is the first step to unlocking these medical mysteries and accessing the knowledge we crave. The Rules of Contagion (2020) unpacks the science of all things viral and illustrates the similarities between a disease like COVID-19 and a viral video.
9 minutes
Eckhart Tolle
Find your life’s purpose by connecting with the earth.
What’s your life’s purpose? Figuring out the answer to that question is a pretty tall order and most people spend their entire life trying to figure that out. But by engaging with the teachings of author and spiritual leader Eckhart Tolle, you can learn how to transcend the petty anxieties, fears, and flaws that control our everyday existence. And by learning to heal your own internal conflicts, you can even discover the secret to achieving world peace.
15 minutes
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