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Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Slouching Towards Bethlehem

Joan Didion

A collection of essays exploring American life, culture, and society in the 1960s, reflecting on California and its transformations.

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The White Album

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.

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Trick Mirror

Trick Mirror

Jia Tolentino

A collection of essays examining self-delusion, identity, and culture in the digital age.

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Dancing Naked in the Mind Field

Dancing Naked in the Mind Field

Kary Mullis

A collection of essays by Nobel-winning chemist Kary Mullis, covering science, culture, and personal reflections.

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This Explains Everything

This Explains Everything

John Brockman

A collection of essays where leading thinkers share scientific theories that illuminate the world’s mysteries.

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Feel Free

Feel Free

Zadie Smith

A collection of essays on a range of topics including art, politics, and personal experiences.

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A Collection of Essays

A Collection of Essays

George Orwell

A compilation of Orwell’s essays, covering topics from politics to literature and social commentary.

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Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

Samuel Johnson

A collection of Samuel Johnson's essays and writings, showcasing his reflections on literature, society, and human nature.

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Me Talk Pretty One Day

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.

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The Salmon of Doubt

The Salmon of Doubt

Douglas Adams

A posthumous collection of essays, stories, and ideas by Douglas Adams, including unfinished works.

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A Literary Companion to Science

A Literary Companion to Science

Walter Gratzer

A collection of essays on scientific topics, written to be accessible and engaging for a broad audience.

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Cultural Amnesia

Cultural Amnesia

Clive James

A collection of essays on influential figures and ideas in Western culture, reflecting on art, history, and politics.

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The Source of Self-Regard

The Source of Self-Regard

Toni Morrison

A collection of essays, speeches, and reflections from Morrison on society, literature, and identity.

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The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013

The Best American Science and Nature Writing 2013

Siddhartha Mukherjee

A curated collection of insightful essays on science and nature from leading writers.

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The Bed of Procrustes

The Bed of Procrustes

Nassim Taleb

A collection of aphorisms on life, philosophy, and human nature.

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We Learn Nothing

We Learn Nothing

Tim Kreider

A collection of essays blending humor, introspection, and cultural commentary.

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I Wrote This Book Because I Love You

I Wrote This Book Because I Love You

Tim Kreider

Essays exploring themes of love, relationships, and personal introspection with humor and honesty.

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My Own Devices

My Own Devices

Dessa

Memoir and essays from rapper Dessa, touching on creativity, science, and love.

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300 Arguments

300 Arguments

Sarah Manguso

Collection of short meditations on life, work, and the creative process.

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String Theory

String Theory

David Foster Wallace

Collection of Wallace's essays on tennis, blending humor and philosophy.

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Essays in Persuasion

Essays in Persuasion

John Maynard Keynes

Collection of Keynes’s essays on economic policies and his arguments on social reform.

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Fallen Leaves

Fallen Leaves

Will Durant

Collection of Durant's reflections on life, human nature, and morality.

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White

White

Bret Easton Ellis

Essays exploring culture, identity, and the author's perspective on modern society.

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