Book Reviews
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Assassins Anonymous – Rob Hart
Assassins Anonymous by Rob Hart follows Mark, an ex-assassin who is trying really hard not to kill people while he figures out who is trying to kill him.
Yellowface — R. F. Huang
Yellowface takes a long, hard look at diversity, racism, and cultural appropriation in publishing, as well as the volatility of social media.
Right Thing, Right Now – Ryan Holiday
In Right Thing, Right Now , best-selling author Ryan Holiday argues that justice is a personal commitment, not just something that is served in a courtroom.
The Algebra of Wealth — Scott Galloway
In The Algebra of Wealth, Scott Galloway cuts through this noise and offers a sobering playbook on how to approach building wealth in the 21st century.
The Daughter of Doctor Moreau — Silvia Moren-Garcia
The daughter of a morally grey scientist seizes comes of age and despite the efforts of the patriarchy beats to her own drum.
Burning Questions — Margaret Atwood
The essays in Burning Questions span from 2004 to 2022, focusing on major events.
A Gentleman in Moscow – Amor Towles
An aristocrat is spared by the Bolshevik party and sentenced to house arrest in a hotel for the rest of his life because of a poem he wrote that fanned the flames of the revolution.
The Curse of Pietro Houdini — Derek B. Miller
After her parents are killed in a bombing in Rome, Miller’s nameless narrator finds herself heading to Naples when she meets Pietro Houdini just outside the abbey of Monte Cassino.
Blue Ocean Strategy - Kim and Maubogne
For anyone building a business, Blue Ocean Strategy is a must-read.