The Daily Laws is a year-long course by Robert Greene, who draws from his five previous works to offer a page for each day of the year. Each page features a powerful principle, instruction, or strategy from one of his previous books, serving as a kind of daily devotion for ambition, a digestible piece of advice for those aiming to improve their lives and careers.
The Brothers Karamazov is a novel written by Fyodor Dostoevsky. It is a deeply philosophical and psychological novel that delves into the moral debates of God, free will, and morality. The story revolves around the lives of three brothers, each representing a different aspect of Russian reality, and their trials after their father’s murder.
Lord of the Flies is a gripping and allegorical tale by William Golding. It explores the primitivity beneath the decorum of civilization and questions mankind’s inherent nature. Is it civilized or driven by primal and savage instinct? A group of boys, stranded on an uninhabited island, attempt to form a functional society, which ultimately descends into savagery and chaos.
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak is an unforgettable story set in Nazi Germany during World War II. The protagonist is a young girl named Liesel Meminger who lives with her foster family in a small town. As Liesel learns to read, she finds solace by stealing books and reading them in secret. The story explores Liesel’s relationships with her foster parents, a Jewish man hiding in their basement, and her neighbors, as well as the impact of war and censorship on their lives.
A year-long personal experiment in pursuit of happiness.
Exploring Adam Smith’s wisdom on human nature and the path to happiness.
An exploration of the ubiquitous nature and impact of lying in human affairs.
An in-depth look at the hermit Christopher Knight’s 27-year retreat from society.