

Billionaires Wilderness, Justin Farrell
Farrell's book dives deep into the residents of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It's not a book about land ownership; it's an exploration of how the ultra-wealthy, often with good intentions, end up reinforcing existing inequalities even in their efforts to "conserve" the wild. Farrell uncovers the paradox of environmentalism becoming a luxury good, where access to pristine nature is increasingly reserved for those who can afford it. This raises some questions: What does "wilderness"


Prisoner, Jason Rezaian
Prisoner is a personal account of Rezaian’s 544 days of unjust imprisonment in Iran, where he served as the Tehran bureau chief for The...


They Call Me Supermensch, Shep Gordon
I first heard of Shep through the documentary, directed by Mike Myers, which paints a portrait of Gordon as a charismatic and...


Rings of Fire, Larry Hughes
The little-known story of the development of the Optical Ring Sight (ORS), a crucial piece of technology that significantly improved the...


Bad Naturalist, Paula Whyman
It’s an insightful memoir about Whyman's attempt to restore this 200-acre piece of land in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. She's...


The Stranger, Albert Camus
It’s a quick read, but it lingers. Whether you see the main character, Meursault, as a nihilist or a truth-teller, this book forces you...


What the Dead Know, Barbara Butcher
A dark, compelling memoir from a woman who spent decades investigating death in New York City. As one of the few female death...


Hello Goodbye Hello, Craig Brown
It’s a book that weaves together 101 meetings between some of the most iconic figures of the past 20 th century. The book is structured...


The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained
Perfect for those looking for a quick introduction to philosophy. It's also a great coffee table book for casual browsing. This book,...


Nine Stories, JD Salinger
This collection of short stories is interesting in the sense that they feel incredibly personal and honest, as with all of his published...















