Don’t look away. The conflict was brutal, and so is the story. Arnold Boleman’s novel retells a centuries-old tale of violence and politics that would eventually shape modern-day India. A deft blend of real history and fictional characters, Yalgaar looks at the life of India’s great warrior king, Shivaji, through the eyes of ordinary people. Terror and Upheaval Hiroji is […]
How to Make Them Love You
There’s a lot of money in Silicon Valley. But what exactly are venture capital investors looking for? In Secrets of Sand Hill Road, Scott Kupor—managing partner of Andreessen Horowitz, one of the most successful VC firms in the world—explains how to make investors choose you. Kupor has overseen growth at AH to more than $7 billion in assets. Let’s […]
Heir vs. Spare
Poor Prince Harry. It’s not easy being fifth in line to the throne. He and Meghan Markle made headlines when they defected to North America. Now in California, Harry recently released his tell-all memoir Spare to great fanfare. So what’s in it? The Royal Rumble Harry’s memoir is packed with petty grievances. (Apparently, Will and Kate were […]
Game Show Hosts for $500
Alex Trebek was the face of Jeopardy! for 36 years before he died of pancreatic cancer in 2020. After Trebek announced his illness, the outpouring of support from long-time fans inspired him to write a memoir. Today’s Instaread, The Answer Is, takes a look at the iconic man behind the questions and quips. A Peek Inside His Private Life Trebek was […]
Meet the Fearless Flyer
Trader Joe’s is a super popular grocery store in the U.S. that’s famous for its cheap wine, extensive cheese selection, and tasty frozen foods. Today we’re serving up a taste of the strategies founder Joe Coulombe used to build his iconic business. Or you can skip the line and check out the full summary in our Instaread […]
The Cholesterol Conspiracy
What really causes heart disease? It may not be what you think. Our Instaread library just dropped a new summary of The Clot Thickens, an alternative health title that challenges the orthodoxy on cardiovascular disease. Out with the OldHeart disease is the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the “cholesterol hypothesis,” which was first proposed […]
Thinking Outside Your Brain
Your brain is not a closed-off control area where all the thinking takes place. In The Extended Mind, science writer Annie Murphy Paul uses research from psychologists, cognitive scientists, and neuroscientists to prove that intelligence, superior memory, and sharp attention stem from interactions between our brains, bodies, spaces, and relationships. Using her practical methods, we can […]
Train Your Brain for the Future
Jane McGonigal is a forecaster who runs simulations that help people imagine what the future will be like. When you picture a potential threat in your mind’s eye, you can learn how to deal with it better when and if it arises. Today’s Instaread, Imaginable, will help you become more agile and resilient—and could even save your […]
A Close Look at a Controversial Star From The DCU
DC movie actor Zachary Levi is in the spotlight this week for his (allegedly) anti-vax tweets. What’s this guy about, anyway? We turned to his recent memoir, Radical Love, for answers. Levi’s BackstoryWhile Levi’s memoir doesn’t get into his opinions about vaccines, he bravely opens up about his lifelong struggle with crippling anxiety and depression. After […]
The Dark Side of Startup Culture
Americans have been slow to recognize the threat of Big Tech, leaving us to hope that it’s not too late. In The Coming of Neo-Feudalism, urban futurist Joel Kotkin warns the global 99 percent of looming dangers ahead. Led by affluent tech giants, the new hierarchs of society are exerting a growing control over our lives […]
