These books aren't all bestsellers, but they're all guaranteed to make you smarter.
The origins of the universe and our place in it, all in around 200 pages. As far as astrophysics goes, this is about as “light” of a read as you’re going to get.
If you’re curious about anything to do with language, this witty tour of the world’s top twenty will answer just about any question you have.
A fascinating take on the intangible factor that makes a country tick—identity. Told through the eyes of historians from 28 different countries, you’ll understand exactly why those countries are what they are.
Take a behind-the-scenes look at the music industry via one of the most dynamic record labels of the 20th century—Motown. You already know the songs. Now you’ll know the stories.
The digital marketplace. Cryptocurrency. AI. Keeping up with the new economy is no joke. This book explains everything you need to know in a way that you’ll actually understand.
How plain old-fashioned geography explains everything about the world. You’ll never again be befuddled by the black box that is foreign policy.
Humans have been fascinated by the migration of other humans for centuries. To the mix of archeology and linguistics, this book adds data derived from DNA, and the answers (and questions) will definitely surprise you.
