The Grand Paradox
Ken Wytsma opens his new book The Grand Paradox with this paragraph: “We want answers from God. We have a ravenous appetite for clarity in life. And often, we desire justification, or, at least, some kind…
-
-
Boys Adrift
When I wrote about the most influential 25 books of my life, Reviving Ophelia was a no brainer to add. It shaped my understanding of what girls deal with in our society, which helped me…
-
The Accidental Superpower, by Peter Zeihan
Gloom and doom are an always present part of the American psyche. For two hundred years we’ve convinced ourselves the best days are behind us. It’s easy to find books that feed this anxiety. That’s…
-
What if?
If you’re looking for a FUN book about the kinds of crazy questions often asked after a couple of beers, this is the book for you. What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions…
-
Favorite Books of 2014
Just in time for your shopping list, here are my favorite books of 2014: The coveted, “Would you shut up about that book … it’s all you ever talk about” Award goes to The Boys…
-
The Forgotten 500
If you have somebody on your Christmas list who loves World War II history books, The Forgotten 500: The Untold Story of the Men Who Risked All for the Greatest Rescue Mission of World War…
-
Excellent Sheep
Excellent Sheep: The Miseducation of the American Elite and the Way to a Meaningful Life by William Deresiewicz is well worth reading for two types of people: those involved in higher education, or those with…
-
The Innovators, by Walter Isaacson
One of the hottest books of the year is The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson. After the amazing success (and timing) of his book…
