Guns, Germs, and Steel, by Jared Diamond
The stated goal of this work is to answer a seemingly simple question: "why did some societies become conquerors while others were conquered?" After listening to the audiobook, I can…
“Writing Down The Bones,” by Natalie Goldberg
Writing Down the Bones by Natalie Goldberg is both writing instruction and zen principles with a sprinkling of personal narrative thrown in. Moreover, the "commemorative," version on Audible that I…
Nimona by Noelle Stevenson
First, a word from the publisher: Nemeses! Dragons! Science! Symbolism! All these and more await in this brilliantly subversive, sharply irreverent epic from Noelle Stevenson. Featuring an exclusive epilogue not…
“A Wrinkle In Time,” by Madeleine L’Engle
A Wrinkle In Time follows three protagonists (Meg, Charles-Wallace, and Calvin) as they travel across the universe to rescue their father from an evil force known only as, "it." Along…
Creativity Double Feature: “Letters to a Young Writer,” and, “Turn Your Pain Into Art”
"Letters To A Young Writer," by Colum McCann Part practical, part philosophical, this book aims to provide guidance to anyone who considers themselves to be a "young writer." Pros: There…
“Goodbye, Things,” by Fumio Sasaki
This work is a treatise on minimalism that includes tips, tricks, and a few personal anecdotes as well. In my mind, the most obvious book to compare this one to…
“Strong Female Protagonist (Book 2: Vol 5-6),” by Brennan Lee Mulligan and Molly Ostertag
This work follows Allison Green, formerly Mega Girl, as she tries to navigate her "post-super," life. After years on the beat, she's given up crime-fighting (but retains her powers). In…
“How To Change Your Mind,” by Michael Pollan
The premise of the work is to examine how use and research of psychedelic substances have changed over the last half-century, especially given the recent resurgence of scientific inquiry in…
“The Three Signs of a Miserable Job,” by Patrick Lencioni
The premise of the book is that it follows the life of a recently retired CEO as he develops a theory on what makes a job miserable. To him (and…
“Wishful Drinking,” by Carrie Fisher
The premise of the (audio)book is to serve as a narrated version of Carrie Fisher's one-woman show of the same name. It also serves as an abridged autobiography of sorts,…