Book Review by Cari Mayhew. Rating 7/10
I believe this book has the wrong title. Let me explain.
Despite having the title “The News: A User’s Manual”, the book reads like a wish-list of how de Botton wants news journalists and media editors to present and publish the news. Continue reading The News: A User’s Manual, By Alain de Botton.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew. Rating 7/10.
Best known for his classic fiction, HG Wells also wrote a non-fiction book summarising the history of the world, going from the history of the solar system, right up to the date the book was published in 1922. Continue reading Short History of the World by H.G.Wells.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew. Rating 8/10.
This book was chosen to be the first book read and discussed in an online non-fiction book club I recently joined – and I’m glad we did choose this one!
Book Review by Cari Mayhew.
If only all events in history could be taught this way! This is his hands down one of the most entertaining history books you’ll ever read! The book is composed of 50 chapters depicting from lesser known points in history. The stories are dramatic, compelling, and often shocking. There are tales of heroism, injustice, conspiracy, and cannibalism. Continue reading When Hitler Took Cocaine and Lenin Lost his Brain by Giles Milton.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew.
This book is quite possibly the best thing ever published by New Scientist. It’s more speculation than science, but that’s what makes it so entertaining! Continue reading The Universe Next Door by New Scientist.
If your anything like me, you may be interested in non-fiction but struggle to find the time. If so, Blinkist is a fab little app for you. It summarises thousands of non-fiction works, which can either be read or listened to within 15 minutes. It’s available on Android and iPhone. The mere 15 minutes means you can fit them in around your day with ease, and you can read/listen offline which can be really handy. Continue reading Book App/Site of the Fortnight – Blinkist.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew.
There’s nothing like reading a popular science book to make you feel more worldly wise! The Idea Must Die is a compilation of over 150 separate articles, by different contributors, arguing that certain scientific concepts are blocking progress and should be put to rest. Continue reading This Idea Must Die – Edited by John Brockman.
Book Review by Cari Mayhew.
This is one of the most entertaining non-fiction books I’ve read in a long time! The first chapter was compelling and unputdownable. Continue reading Confessions of a Sociopath by M.E. Thomas.
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