The Undoing Projectby Michael Lewis. The real-life story of a partnership which changed psychology (not to mention economics and beyond). You might not know the names Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman (yet), but it doesn't matter. Written by Michael Lewis of Moneyball & The Big Short fame, this is both moving and informative.
Mythos and Heroesby Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry takes on Greek mythology. Wonderfully entertaining. If possible, get the audiobook, which Fry reads himself.
The City & The Cityby China Mieville. Detective story set in a fictional city, where things aren't quite as they seem. (Are they ever?) Avoid spoilers if possible -- a lot of the fun comes from realising what's going on.
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Yeah, I could've chosen any of Lewis's books. Opted for The Undoing Project because it's less well known. It's also less angry (and angering) than The Big Short.
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Great topic and list! Here are some of mine:
The Undoing Project by Michael Lewis. The real-life story of a partnership which changed psychology (not to mention economics and beyond). You might not know the names Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman (yet), but it doesn't matter. Written by Michael Lewis of Moneyball & The Big Short fame, this is both moving and informative.
Mythos and Heroes by Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry takes on Greek mythology. Wonderfully entertaining. If possible, get the audiobook, which Fry reads himself.
The City & The City by China Mieville. Detective story set in a fictional city, where things aren't quite as they seem. (Are they ever?) Avoid spoilers if possible -- a lot of the fun comes from realising what's going on.
That'll do for now!
Nice! I'll add them to my list for 2020:) Especially The Undoing Project because The Big Short was fucking brilliant! Thanks a lot!
Yeah, I could've chosen any of Lewis's books. Opted for The Undoing Project because it's less well known. It's also less angry (and angering) than The Big Short.