Essays
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23 books in this category
Slouching Towards Bethlehem
Joan Didion
A collection of essays exploring American life, culture, and society in the 1960s, reflecting on California and its transformations.
The White Album
Joan Didion
A collection of essays capturing the turbulence of the late 1960s and 70s, offering insights into politics, culture, and personal identity.
Trick Mirror
Jia Tolentino
A collection of essays examining self-delusion, identity, and culture in the digital age.
Dancing Naked in the Mind Field
Kary Mullis
A collection of essays by Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, covering science, culture, and personal reflections.
This Explains Everything
John Brockman
A collection of essays where leading thinkers share scientific theories that illuminate the world’s mysteries.
Feel Free
Zadie Smith
A collection of essays on a range of topics including art, politics, and personal experiences.
A Collection of Essays
George Orwell
A compilation of Orwell’s essays, covering topics from politics to literature and social commentary.
Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson
A collection of Samuel Johnson's essays and writings, showcasing his reflections on literature, society, and human nature.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
David Sedaris
A humorous collection of essays about Sedaris’s life, from his childhood in North Carolina to his experiences in France.
The Salmon of Doubt
Douglas Adams
A posthumous collection of essays, stories, and ideas by Douglas Adams, including unfinished works.
A Literary Companion to Science
Walter Gratzer
A collection of essays on scientific topics, written to be accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
Cultural Amnesia
Clive James
A collection of essays on influential figures and ideas in Western culture, reflecting on art, history, and politics.
The Source of Self-Regard
Toni Morrison
A collection of essays, speeches, and reflections from Morrison on society, literature, and identity.
The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013
Siddhartha Mukherjee
A curated collection of insightful essays on science and nature from leading writers.
The Bed of Procrustes
Nassim Taleb
A collection of aphorisms on life, philosophy, and human nature.
We Learn Nothing
Tim Kreider
A collection of essays blending humor, introspection, and cultural commentary.
I Wrote This Book Because I Love You
Tim Kreider
Essays exploring themes of love, relationships, and personal introspection with humor and honesty.
My Own Devices
Dessa
Memoir and essays from rapper Dessa, touching on creativity, science, and love.
300 Arguments
Sarah Manguso
Collection of short meditations on life, work, and the creative process.
String Theory
David Foster Wallace
Collection of Wallace's essays on tennis, blending humor and philosophy.
Essays in Persuasion
John Maynard Keynes
Collection of Keynes’s essays on economic policies and his arguments on social reform.
Fallen Leaves
Will Durant
Collection of Durant's reflections on life, human nature, and morality.
White
Bret Easton Ellis
Essays exploring culture, identity, and the author's perspective on modern society.