Dan Brown Unearthing Mysteries, Illuminating Minds

Renowned for his gripping thrillers and cerebral narratives, Brown has emerged as a literary luminary whose works have captivated readers worldwide. With an uncanny ability to weave history, religion, and technology into intricate tapestries of suspense, Dan Brown has left an indelible mark on the landscape of contemporary fiction. Dan Brown, born on June 22,...

Classic Kids Book D’Aulaires’ Book of Norse Gods and Giants

D'Aulaires' Book of Norse Gods and Giants, a cherished classic in the realm of mythology literature, brings to life the rich tapestry of Norse myths, sagas, and legends. Written and illustrated by Ingri and Edgar Parin d'Aulaire, this book has captivated readers of all ages for generations. In this essay, we will provide a summary...

All About The Author Ken Follett

Ken Follett is a renowned British author who has captivated readers with his gripping tales of historical fiction, thrillers, and spy novels. Born on June 5, 1949, in Cardiff, Wales, Follett's early life was marked by a love of literature and a passion for storytelling. He attended University College London, where he studied philosophy, but...

Indian Travelogue An Area Of Darkness

Was not on the original Mega Reading List For Visiting India, although probably should have been. An Area of Darkness is a travelogue written by V. S. Naipaul in the early 1960s, documenting his journey through India. Naipaul was born in Trinidad, raised in a Hindu family, and educated in England. He had a complex...

Epic Book Epic Country Shantaram By Gregory Roberts

Not too long ago, in the Mega Reading List for India we recommended Shantaram by Gregory Roberts, with the warning that it was over 1,000 pages long, but worth the time and effort regardless. So, thought a very brief summary review of the book might be useful, just to push our point home and you...

Mega Reading List For Visiting India

For our other book lists we've done cities, which makes a certain amount of sense, visiting Miami or Los Angeles, you kind of want to learn about the city, relatively small, easy to capture, but a whole country, wow, especially one as large and crazy as India. Can't really do individual cities, and instead go...

Looking Back At The Classics Liar’s Poker

Liars Poker is a memoir written by Michael Lewis, detailing his experiences as a bond salesman in the 1980s at Salomon Brothers, one of the most prominent investment banks of its time. The book provides an insider's view of the culture of Wall Street during that era and the rise of bond trading as a...

Six Books To Read When Visiting Miami

Miami Beach, America’s Riviera, land of fabulous sun and sand and fun. Amazing food excellent nightlife and crazy over priced real estate. One of the biggest tourist cities in the US, but assume that most people who visit really have very little knowledge of the history of the city of Miami beach, Miami and the...

Michael Gross Biography Of Ralph Lauren

Genuine Authentic: The Real Life of Ralph Lauren is a biography written by Michael Gross that delves into the life and career of one of the most iconic fashion designers of our time, Ralph Lauren. The book traces Lauren's humble beginnings in the Bronx, New York, where he grew up as Ralph Lifshitz, the son...

Best Books Of 2022 According To Esquire

Esquire is as good a resource as any for finding excellent, interesting and perhaps even entertaining commentary, social, lifestyle, entertainment, one of our personal favorites. So, if they're going to come out with a list of their best books for 2022, figure it's worth a look and maybe even jot some of these down. It...

Reading Now, Drawdown By Paul Hawken

Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming is a 2017 book edited by Paul Hawken that proposes a set of 100 solutions to global warming, ranked in order of their potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The book is based on the results of the Drawdown Project, a research collaboration that...

Guilty Reading 740 Park Avenue By Michael Gross

740 Park: The Story of the World's Richest Apartment Building is a fascinating exploration of the history and inner workings of one of New York City's most exclusive and luxurious residential buildings. Written by Michael Gross, a noted journalist and author, the book provides a detailed account of the people, power, and wealth that have...

Five Books About Los Angeles If Your Visiting

Los Angeles is an enormous city, with a population of almost 4 million and stretching over 500 sq miles, to try and define the city in five books is not going to happen. The below recommendations serve only as quick suggestions, if you’re going to visit, you need a snapshot. Notice we’ve stayed far away...

Because She Also Needs A Bio Naomi Klein

Naomi Klein is a Canadian author, activist, and journalist who has gained international acclaim for her work on social and economic justice, climate change, and corporate globalization. Born on May 8, 1970 in Montreal, Quebec, Klein was raised in a family with a strong commitment to social justice and activism. She received her bachelor's degree...

Naomi Klein, This Changes Everything

"This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate" is a book by Canadian journalist and activist Naomi Klein. It was published in 2014 and explores the relationship between capitalism and climate change. In the book, Klein argues that the capitalist system, with its emphasis on growth and the pursuit of profits, is incompatible with the urgent...