The Aisles Have Eyes
Joseph Turow
Explore the hidden world of retail surveillance and discover how stores are tracking your every move, collecting your data, and influencing your shopping decisions. This book uncovers the techniques retailers use to personalize your shopping experience, the potential consequences for your privacy, and the broader implications for society.
Half the Sky
Nicholas D. Kristof
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn expose the oppression of women and girls in the developing world, while also highlighting their potential as agents of change. Through compelling stories and insightful analysis, they argue that investing in women is not only a moral imperative but also a powerful strategy for combating poverty and promoting global progress. A call to action to join the movement for gender equality and unlock the transformative power of women worldwide.
Age of Discovery
Ian Goldin
An exploration of the parallels between the Renaissance and the present day, examining the risks and rewards of global entanglement and human development. It delves into the forces of inclusion and exclusion, the flourishing of genius, and the systemic risks that define our age, offering perspective on how we can navigate this new era.
Behind the Beautiful Forevers
Katherine Boo
A stunning, true story of families striving toward a better life in a makeshift slum near the Mumbai airport. Amidst the luxury hotels and new construction, their dreams and struggles paint a vivid picture of inequality, ambition, and survival in modern India.
Blueprint
Nicholas A. Christakis
A fascinating exploration of the evolutionary origins of a good society, revealing the innate social blueprint that guides human behavior and shapes the communities we create. Discover the universal features that unite us, from love and friendship to cooperation and social learning, and how they contribute to the formation of functional, enduring, and morally good societies.
Brave New World Revisited
Aldous Huxley
In Brave New World Revisited, Aldous Huxley re-examines the issues and concerns that inspired his novel Brave New World. He reflects on overpopulation, propaganda, and the impact of technology on freedom and individualism, offering a chilling perspective on the potential future of society.
Brit(ish)
Afua Hirsch
A personal and provocative exploration of race and identity in Britain today. Afua Hirsch delves into the uncomfortable truths about Britain's imperial past and the racism that plagues its present, urging for change and a deeper understanding of belonging.
Catch and Kill
Ronan Farrow
Based on two years of reporting, Catch and Kill uncovers a web of lies, spies, and a conspiracy to protect predators. Ronan Farrow exposes the dark underbelly of Hollywood and the lengths to which powerful figures will go to silence their accusers.