“Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” by Atul Gawande
Atul Gawande’s “Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End” is an insightful exploration of the field of modern medicine, the choices that come...
“When Breath Becomes Air” by Paul Kalanithi
When Breath Becomes Air is Paul Kalanithi’s memoir about facing a terminal disease. In it, he provides an honest and thought-provoking account of his complex...
“The Gene: An Intimate History” by Siddhartha Mukherjee
The Gene: An Intimate History is a popular science book by Siddhartha Mukherjee, a cancer physician and researcher. In this book, Mukherjee takes readers on...
“The Selfish Gene” by Richard Dawkins
The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins is an immensely important work of evolutionary biology. First published in 1976, the book offers a thought-provoking discussion about...
“Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” by Neil deGrasse Tyson
In Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, Neil deGrasse Tyson provides readers with an easily accessible and comprehensive guide to the vast and significant field...
“Brief Answers to the Big Questions” by Stephen Hawking
“Brief Answers to the Big Questions” is the final book by the renowned scientist, Stephen Hawking. This book features his reflections on some of the...
“Seven Brief Lessons on Physics” by Carlo Rovelli
With his book, “Seven Brief Lessons on Physics”, Carlo Rovelli brings the complexity and beauty of modern physics to the everyday reader’s understanding. Rovelli, an...
“The Order of Time” by Carlo Rovelli
Carlo Rovelli’s “The Order of Time” is a thorough examination of our experience of, and relation to, time. This book presents a comprehensive and thought-provoking...
“Cosmos” by Carl Sagan
In Cosmos, author Carl Sagan presents an engaging and thought-provoking exploration into the natural universe. His writing is accessible to readers of all backgrounds, while...
“The Origin of Species” by Charles Darwin
The Origin of Species, written by Charles Darwin in 1859, is one of the most influential works in the history of science. This book redefined...