An incredible piece of investigative journalism that reads like a thriller. If you enjoyed the film "Spotlight," you'll appreciate this masterclass in true journalism, made possible by Carreyrou's courage and the bravery of former employees who came forward. 

A powerful Holocaust memoir that poses a profound question: are we all prisoners of our own minds? Her wisdom that "Time doesn't heal. It's what you do with time" resonates deeply. 

A contemporary perspective on survival, chronicling her journey from Syrian refugee to Olympian. 

A fascinating exploration of identity and circumstance. What are the odds of finding a neighbour with your exact name, and how can two people with the same name lead such different lives? The author's dedication to unraveling this story is remarkable. 

Packed with compelling data and personal experiences, illustrating how "When you lift up women, you lift up humanity." 

Essential reading for everyone in the workforce, with its powerful message to "sit at the table. 

A treasure trove of intellectual exploration. His insights into existence, black holes, and future prediction are simply mind-blowing. 

 A simple yet powerful book about handling change and maintaining motivation. 

A touching story that opens eyes to life in Afghanistan, guaranteed to move you to tears. A Thousand Splendid Suns, And The Mountains Echoed are greatly recommended too.

Fascinating research on how culture shapes our thinking patterns. 

A thought-provoking exploration of choice and culture by a researcher who lost her sight at an early age. 

Transforms how you view maps and understand political conflicts. 

Shows how our minds balance between System 1 (impulsive) and System 2 (rational) thinking. 

Beautiful storytelling from a master craftsman. Start with "The Remains of the Day" or "Never Let Me Go" if you're new to his work. 

A gripping WWII story about an Italian man who ends up working for - and spying on - high-ranking Nazi officials. 

 A biologist's logical critique of religion. 

Best read after "Homo Sapiens" and "Homo Deus" for full context. 

A witty exploration of unpredictable events that shape our world. 

An eye-opening introduction to marine conservation and our oceans' rapid decline. 

A hopeful perspective on the Palestine conflict, emphasising the power of empathy. 

A powerful short-story fiction, given to me as a middle school graduation gift. It emphasises that change is possible with time and persistence - never give up. 

A disturbing look at how racial beliefs have infiltrated science. 

Moving poetry connecting the 1981 New Cross Fire to the 2017 Grenfell Tower Fire and the BLM movement. 

A refreshing take on human nature's inherent goodness. 

Makes a compelling case for generalists in our specialised world. 

Explores how embracing uncertainty can lead to growth. 

A thought-provoking exploration of AI and humanity. 

A remarkable journey from isolated Mormon community to Cambridge PhD. 

The fascinating story of insulin's discovery, raising questions about medical ethics and animal testing. 

A heartbreaking history of colonisation and discrimination experienced and observed  through four generations of a Korean family surviving in Japan. 

A book that lets us stop panicking about those everyday memory lapses.