The Elements of Style is THE definitive guide to English writing. It was originally published in 1918 by William Strunk, professor of English at Cornell University. After revision and enlargement by his former student E. B. White, it became a highly influential guide to English usage during the late 20th century, commonly called Strunk & … Continue reading The Elements of Style – Strunk and White
Wow. I was horrified and mesmerized by this incredible memoir. What an amazing woman to overcome so many challenges to get herself an education. And achieve such an extraordinary education at that. I came across Educated: A Memoir in the Bill Gates 2018 reading list. It is inspiring and disturbing. You definitely need to read … Continue reading Educated – Tara Westover
A truly shocking true crime story, uncovering a chilling American conspiracy of calculated, cold-blooded murder in a very recent "wild west". Captivating reading. I don't read a lot of true crime but I hoovered through this. (See what I did there). Highly recommend. SYNOPSIS In the 1920s, the richest people per capita in the world were … Continue reading Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI – David Grann
Gretchen Rubin had an epiphany one rainy afternoon in the unlikeliest of places: a city bus. "The days are long, but the years are short", she realised. "Time is passing, and I'm not focusing enough on the things that really matter." In that moment, she decided to dedicate a year to her happiness project. I … Continue reading The Happiness Project – Gretchen Rubin
War is obsolete - you are more likely to commit suicide than be killed in conflict. Famine is disappearing - you are more at risk of obesity than starvation. Death is just a technical problem - equality is out - but immortality is in. What does our future hold? Thought provoking, shocking and entertaining. A scientific yet philosophical book … Continue reading Homo Deus – Yuval Noah Harari
Fire your boss, do what you love and work better to live more. You can change your job to change your life. Read The $100 Startup if you are sick of the 9 to 5 and/or want to start a "side hustle". There's ample inspiration to start on "the quest to personal freedom" but it is not … Continue reading The $100 Startup – Chris Guillebeau
The story of Anthony Doerr's year in Rome. An adventure in the ever-bewitching Eternal City and the foreign country of fatherhood: wandering the streets and trying to write, attending the vigil of a dying pope and raising two growing baby boys. One of my favourite authors tells the story of his year living in one … Continue reading Four Seasons in Rome – Anthony Doerr