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Misfortune & Injustice Can Strike Down The Best Of Us | Tess Of The d'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy)
Misfortune & Injustice Can Strike Down The Best Of Us | Tess Of The d'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy)

At the of it all, there is not much to do other than pity the heroine of this tale.

'Tess Of The d'Urbervilles' by Thomas Hardy is a realistic story o…

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The Core Concepts Of Code | Coding For Beginners Using Python (Louie Stowell)
The Core Concepts Of Code | Coding For Beginners Using Python (Louie Stowell)

Am I simpler than a computer? I might just be!

'Coding For Beginners Using Python' by Louie Stowell is an instructions guide to learn the basics. It's…

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Developing Character & Virtue In A Barbaric World | The Age Of Alexander (Plutarch)
Developing Character & Virtue In A Barbaric World | The Age Of Alexander (Plutarch)

What can the lives of the Ancient Greeks teach us about how to live well?

'The Age Of Alexander' by Plutarch is a selection of 9 Greek lives from his …

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Fighting For Honour In A Beautiful Style | Eugene Onegin (Alexander Pushkin)
Fighting For Honour In A Beautiful Style | Eugene Onegin (Alexander Pushkin)

Would you have the honour to behave like a coward?

'Eugene Onegin' by Alexander Pushkin is a novel in verse of an unhappy Russian dandy. Onegin lacks …

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Why Am I Barely Reading New Books? | November 2022 Recap
Why Am I Barely Reading New Books? | November 2022 Recap

Do you want to know how to change your mind or how innovation works?

In November 2022 we sadly only covered 2 books on this channel. Both Juan and I h…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Move Aside Regulation Bullshit, Progress Is Coming Through! | How Innovation Works (Matt Ridley)
Move Aside Regulation Bullshit, Progress Is Coming Through! | How Innovation Works (Matt Ridley)

Don't stand in the way of this or you might get railroaded .... literally!

'How Innovation Works' by Matt Ridley is a how-to book that somewhat become…

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Taking A Trip Into Your Brain & The World Of Psychedelics | How To Change Your Mind (Michael Pollan)
Taking A Trip Into Your Brain & The World Of Psychedelics | How To Change Your Mind (Michael Pollan)

Are you willing to change your mind on a controversial topic?

'How To Change Your Mind' by Michael Pollan is a dive into the North American history of…

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Pretty Phrases & Poetic Passages Predominate | October 2022 Recap
Pretty Phrases & Poetic Passages Predominate | October 2022 Recap

Do you have a favourite book for poetical sentences that catch your eye?

In October 2022 we covered 4 books on this channel. Whilst I didn't fall in l…

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A Book That Reflects The Lost Hope Of It's Characters | On Heroes And Tombs (Ernesto Sabato)
A Book That Reflects The Lost Hope Of It's Characters | On Heroes And Tombs (Ernesto Sabato)

Like the Argentine personality, I started off with hope but was left disappointed and cynical.

'On Heroes And Tombs' by Ernesto Sabato is a novel of t…

3 years, 6 months ago

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Who's going to carry the boats? | Can't Hurt Me (David Goggins)
Who's going to carry the boats? | Can't Hurt Me (David Goggins)

'Can't Hurt Me' by David Goggins is a tale of his life, the triumphs and tribulations that made him who he is today.

I hope you have a fantastic day w…

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