10 Best Books About Dictators

2024 wasn’t the best year for me when it came to reading. For one reason or another, I didn’t read as many books as I wanted, which is a shame. However, the books I read, including the ones below, were enjoyable. I read a mix of fiction and non-fiction on a wide range of topics …

These are the best German history books to read if you want to learn more about the past of this fascinating country. Germany’s history is fraught with triumph and disaster. From the unification of the country in 1871 to the rise of the Nazis and the destruction they wrought on Europe. These books on German …

These 1984 quotes are some of the most famous and ominous from George Orwell’s famous work about a totalitarian government. Nineteen Eighty-Four is one of the most famous works of fiction of all time and has spawned numerous memorable quotes. Some of which have entered have common discourse. These Nineteen Eighty-Four quotes are some of …

This collection of the best Matt Haig Books will let you know about the body of work the famous author has compiled. Matt Haig is an English author who has written a lot of books. He’s most famous for his novels, such as The Midnight Library which is a brilliant read about the possibility of …

This collection of the best David Graeber books contains some of the most fascinating works I’ve ever read. Graeber was a fascinating anthropologist, whose curiosity led him to write books that look at a variety of topics. There’s his famous thesis on Debt, Bullshit Jobs, where he looks at the phenomenon of ‘pointless jobs’ and …

This collection of the best Malcolm Gladwell books are fascinating to read if you’re interested in psychology and sociology. Some of the most famous books by Malcolm Gladwell are The Tipping Point and Outliers, which are among his earliest ones. They look at different sociological theories and make for interesting reading. Some of his later …

These books on the Soviet Union are the ones you should read if you want to learn more about the former country. The Soviet Union was one of the most important and influential countries until its demise in 1991. These Soviet Union books will give you an insight into the formation, history and conditions of …

This collection of the best Albert Camus books are the ones you should read if you’re looking to tackle some of the famous French writer’s back catalogue. Albert Camus was born in Algeria to parents of French descent. This background influenced his career and features heavily in many of Camus’ books. Many of the books …

These books by Plato are among some of the most famous and important in Western philosophy. Almost everyone has heard of Plato, whether they’re familiar with his works or not. Some of the most famous Plato books such as Republic and The Symposium are cornerstones of Western philosophy. Their influence is as strong today as …

If you want to know the best Kazuo Ishiguro books, then you’ve come to the right place. The Japanese/English author is one of the best contemporary writers on the planet and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2017. Some of the most famous books by Ishiguro are The Remains of the Day and …