by Nil There is something almost unsettling about the fact that Charles Spencer’s most intimate book about Diana begins, in effect, with a question of possession: who knew her best? His mother,
by Paul Michael Mandelbaum’s The Titans of the Twentieth Century purports to be an incisive exploration of eight men who “made history and the history they made.” The author, with an almost
More
by Durga Daniel Levitin’s The Organized Mind: Thinking Straight in the Age of Information Overload masquerades as a beacon of clarity in an era drowning in data. With an authoritative tone draped
More
by Durga In Our Brains, Our Selves, neurologist Masud Husain embarks on a profound, philosophical excavation of identity, consciousness, and the fragile architecture of the human brain. Far from a sterile clinical
More
by Satchi In Pseudoscience, Lydia Kang and Nate Pedersen present a fascinating exploration of the enduring allure of false scientific beliefs and the persistent myths that continue to shape human understanding. This
More
by Durga Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation is a compelling exploration of how modern technology, particularly smartphones and social media, has fundamentally reshaped childhood and adolescence. In this thought-provoking work, Haidt meticulously
More
Jason Hanson’s Agent of Influence is an audacious blend of espionage tactics and business acumen, promising readers a shortcut to success by employing the psychological strategies used by CIA operatives. It is
More
by Durga Evy Poumpouras’s Becoming Bulletproof is not merely a self-help book but an existential roadmap for psychological resilience, strategic deception detection, and the cultivation of a mind impervious to manipulation. Poumpouras,
More
by Satchi Terry Deary, renowned for his irreverent yet incisive approach to history, delivers A History of Britain in Ten Enemies as a biting, often satirical examination of Britain’s greatest adversaries. It
More
Anirudh Kanisetti’s Lords of Earth and Sea: A History of the Chola Empire is an ambitious and erudite retelling of one of South India’s most influential yet often overlooked dynasties. A sweeping
More
For the nonhuman animal cause, the 19th century’s end would bring to a close a defining period—a transformative 30-year era beginning in 1866, with the founding of the first animal welfare society.
More
by Satchi Morgan Housel’s The Psychology of Money is a profound meditation on the often-irrational relationship humans have with wealth. While financial literature is traditionally inundated with rigid mathematical formulas, investment strategies,
More
Spy the Lie is an engrossing and meticulously structured guide to detecting deception, authored by former CIA officers who spent their careers refining the craft of uncovering lies. The book is deeply
More
Brian Clegg’s Game Theory: Understanding the Mathematics of Life is a compelling and accessible exploration of one of the most influential mathematical frameworks in decision-making. With clarity and insight, Clegg demystifies game
More
The book Sikhs: A Story of a People, Their Faith and Culture is an exceptional literary and visual compendium that chronicles the multifaceted journey of the Sikh community, exploring their history, spirituality,
More
This excerpt has been adapted from Richard Kerbaj’s new book The Secret History of the Five Eyes. In this definitive account of the Western world’s most powerful—but least known—intelligence alliance, Kerbaj sheds
More