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Best Fiction Books to Read: Ender’s Game (Orson Scott Card)
I read Ender’s Game when I was in middle school, but it didn’t leave that much of an impression on me (or at least I didn’t remember it being a must read). However, I had heard some people recommending it again recently so I decided to give it another try. After listening to Ender’s Game…
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Best Fiction Books to Read: The Graveyard Book (Neil Gaiman)
The Graveyard Book is a book that I read a while ago, but recently listened to the audiobook version of. The reason I listened to the audiobook is because I listened to a podcast between the author, Neil Gaiman, and Tim Ferriss. Throughout the conversation, Ferriss repeatably brings up his admiration for the book, and…
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Best Non-Fiction Books to Read: Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty
Anderson Cooper is best known for his reporting work for CNN and CBS, but one lesser known fact about him (or at least I wasn’t super aware of) is that his mother was a descendent of the legendary Vanderbilt family. The Vanderbilt family is one that carries a lot of weight in American history, and…
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Best Books to Read: Algorithms to Live By (Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths)
Computer science is a really popular field to study today, mostly because of the great jobs it can offer people at the biggest tech companies. It is something that I wish I knew more about, as it seems very useful and is an in-demand skill. Algorithms to Live By is a book written by Brian…
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Best Books to Read: Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World
Genghis Khan is one of the most famous historical figures of all time, but since he lived in the 1100s-1200s, most people know his name but not his story. Genghis Khan is most well-known for being the first Great Khan and the founder of the Mongol Empire, but he also has an incredible backstory. In…