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Holy Bible

Holy Bible

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The sacred text of Christianity, encompassing teachings, stories, and doctrines central to the faith.

Recommended by: 12 People
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Between the World and Me

Between the World and Me

Ta-Nehisi Coates

A powerful reflection on race, identity, and history in America, written as a letter to the author's son.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Educated

Educated

Tara Westover

A memoir of growing up in a strict and abusive household in rural Idaho and the author's journey to education and self-discovery.

Recommended by: 6 People
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Life 3.0

Life 3.0

Max Tegmark

AI ethics, Future of humanity, AI development

Recommended by: 5 People
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Factfulness

Factfulness

Hans Rosling

Debunks myths and misunderstandings about the state of the world, with a focus on data-driven optimism.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Oxford Shakespeare

The Oxford Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

A complete collection of Shakespeare’s plays, with analysis and commentary on language, themes, and cultural impact.

Recommended by: 4 People
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A Gentleman in Moscow

A Gentleman in Moscow

Amor Towles

A novel about a Russian count sentenced to house arrest, exploring themes of resilience and adaptability.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Exhalation

Exhalation

Ted Chiang

A collection of thought-provoking science fiction stories exploring themes of time, free will, and identity.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Moment of Lift

The Moment of Lift

Melinda Gates

Explores how empowering women lifts societies, with personal stories from Gates’ philanthropic work.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Song of Solomon

Song of Solomon

Toni Morrison

A novel exploring African American identity, history, and family, with deep cultural and emotional themes.

Recommended by: 4 People
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An American Marriage

An American Marriage

Tayari Jones

A novel exploring love, race, and social injustice, focusing on a marriage disrupted by wrongful incarceration.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Seveneves

Seveneves

Neal Stephenson

A sci-fi novel about humanity's survival in space after Earth is rendered uninhabitable, exploring technology, genetics, and survival.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Power

The Power

Naomi Alderman

A novel imagining a world where women develop the ability to emit electric shocks, exploring themes of gender, power, and society.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Shallows

The Shallows

Nicholas Carr

Discusses how the internet affects cognitive abilities, including attention span and memory.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Sixth Man

The Sixth Man

Andre Iguodala

Memoir of NBA player Andre Iguodala, sharing his experiences in sports and reflections on teamwork and resilience.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Becoming

Becoming

Michelle Obama

A memoir of former First Lady Michelle Obama, sharing her journey, achievements, and reflections on identity and purpose.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Barbarian Days

Barbarian Days

William Finnegan

A memoir of a life spent surfing, reflecting on the culture, adventure, and personal growth found through the sport.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Americanah

Americanah

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

A novel about a Nigerian woman’s experiences with race, identity, and love in America and Nigeria.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Long Walk to Freedom

Long Walk to Freedom

Nelson Mandela

The autobiography of Nelson Mandela, detailing his life, struggle against apartheid, and eventual presidency of South Africa.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Moby Dick

Moby Dick

Herman Melville

A novel about the obsessive quest of Captain Ahab to hunt the great white whale, exploring themes of fate and revenge.

Recommended by: 2 People
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