There are plenty of books that make you think about life but these are a collection of some that have made me reconsider some of my core beliefs and made me realise things I didn’t know. One of the best things about reading thought-provoking books is that they open up windows into new worlds and …
Creating a list of the best books to reread isn’t easy. There are so many great books you could read and then read again; the list could contain 100 books. I’ve managed to get this one down to ten that I feel offer a lot of value and wisdom that you should read again and …
Choosing the best European history books is no easy task. European history has often been tumultuous, barbaric and cruel, as well as inspirational, uplifting and revolutionary. It seems there’s no in-between in the over two-thousand-year history of Europe. Given recent developments with Russia’s war in Ukraine, I thought it would be helpful to put together …
Choosing the best George Orwell books is no easy task. He was responsible for some of the most famous and influential books ever written. Trying to narrow this list down to eleven presents a difficult challenge. However, after reading several of Orwell’s works, I feel I can give it a fair go. Orwell is most …
Wherever you are in the world, this collection of the best books on climate change will relate to you in some way. It doesn’t matter if you live in the Arctic Circle in Norway, or the South Island of New Zealand, climate change affects us all. I first became interested in climate change when I …
While 2021 hasn’t been as conducive a year for reading as 2020 was, I’ve still managed to make my way through some good books. Even though the world has started to get back to normal, as much as Omicron is trying to disrupt this, I’ve still found time to sit down and read. I was …
If you’re looking for the best books on utopia, you’ve come to the right place. Below are 11 of the best books that portray visions of a utopian future you have to read. The idea of a utopia is of a society that functions without strife and is considered to be a ‘perfect society. Many …
If you’ve just joined a book club, or you’ve been in one for a while now, there’s one thing that always happens, you discuss the merits of books. That’s why it’s important to understand what makes great book club questions and what doesn’t. A good question can lead to interesting conversations, while bad ones can …
If you’re an avid reader, there’s one question you might have asked yourself a few times. How many books can I read in a year? Then, you might have conjured up your next question: How to read 100 books in a year? Humans love round numbers and reading 100 books in a year has a …
Reading books can take a long time. Ask anyone who’s read a big novel or a 600-page history book. These aren’t books you can read in a couple of hours. But, if you want to make a dent in some of your books, a question you might ask is, how long does it take to …