Highly recommended books to keep your mind fresh and creative!
Exciting! That's how he wrote about history. David McCullough was an incredible story teller. Highly recommend all of his books on history. Very vivid page turners.
The Johnstown Flood
One of the best current writers on important people in our culture, Walter Isaacson. Read this one. Also wrote books on many others such as Jobs and Musk.
The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
Everyone knows Dickens. Now get to know his books. Superb!
A Tale of Two Cities. Everyone knows Dickens. An incredible writer, with scalding honesty and lively stories that will make you laugh out loud.
Victor Hugo had no equal. Gut-wrenching read; so beautiful. This book is as thick as a brick, but worth every ounce of dedication to read it. You will be so glad you did! Or start with the Hunchback of Notre Dame. Enjoy!
Les Miserables
Everyone has heard of the book. Now read it for yourself! It's not very long, but really great.
Crime and Punishment
About the same length as Les Miserables, and equally in depth. Certainly worth the acclaim, and definitely worth of your time to read. After 4 times, I still learn something new. Enjoy!
War and Peace
You want excitement, danger, a page-turner? Here you go! And keep going, Dumas was fabulous!
The Count of Monte Cristo
How do they do that? Grady Gillhouse does an excellent job walking everyday people through everyday infrastructure. Even recommended by Bill Gates.
Goodreads
You know him. Or do you? Learn about the reason why he was so lauded. You can, and your should!
Relativity: The Special and the General Theory
Author Honoré de Balzac wrote truly gripping stories; this is one example I recommend.
Les Chouans
Who can put down the fantastic world of J.R.R. Tolkien? Timeless and timely.
The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings Boxed Set
The one book that started the obsession with Harry. No matter how old you are, enjoy the magic!
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Anyone remotely creative needs to read this fascinating story; written by a master, about a master.
Leonardo da Vinci
Looking for a horror story? This one has very real implications for all of us!
Goodreads
Not heard of Shahrazad? Read this, at your leisure. Amazing collection and utterly good read!
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights
Extremely interesting read, and very good writing. You will enjoy iy!
Chilled: How Refrigeration Changed the World and Might Do So Again
Enormously wonderful read! Leave fear behind and enjoy this seriously wonderful book on insects.
Bugged
Amazingly insightful. Highly recommended!
What a Plant Knows: A Field Guide to the Senses
Excellent read on the story of the artificial heart.
Ticker: The Quest to Create an Artificial Heart
Eye-opening read! This really puts us, and where we are, in perspective. Deep with insights.
A Natural History of the Future
Careful what you eat! This book is a good read, and has some scary insights too. Fascinating!
The Secret History of Food
Fantastic! Seldom a more selfless humanitarian in modern times
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Can't WAIT to read this…
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