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Worldbuilding on Steroids: Fellowship of the Ring, Book Review
Tolkien doesn’t write chapters; he builds civilisations. The Fellowship of the Ring is a slow, deliberate march through languages, histories and the lived feel of time, a marathon of meaning more tha…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Semiconductors Shape The World | Chip War (Chris Miller) BOOK REVIEW
A world changing industry that kind of happened by coincidence.
'Chip War' by Chris Miller is a detailed history of the semiconductor industry from its origins in the 1950's to the present day. Import…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Strength Without Noise: Lessons from Skeleton Key’s Villain
In this Mere Mortals book review, we revisit Skeleton Key, the third Alex Rider novel, blending teenage espionage with lessons on stoicism, discipline, and composure. Beyond the action-packed spy dra…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Historians Attempting Poetry | The Lessons Of History (Will & Ariel Durant) BOOK REVIEW
Not only is history written by the victors, but it's altered by the academics!
'The Lessons Of History' by Will & Ariel Durant is a small book that attempts to sum-up the history of humanity across se…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Who's Going To Man The Boats? | Lords Of The Sea (John R. Hale) BOOK REVIEW
Move aside Sparta, there's a new power in town!
'Lords of the Sea: The Epic Story of the Athenian Navy and the Birth of Democracy' by John R. Hale is a historical book that recounts the period from 48…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Cloned to Conform: Point Blanc and the Death of Individuality
In this Mere Mortals book review, we dive into Point Blanc by Anthony Horowitz, a fast-paced youth fiction novel that sparks deeper questions about cloning, perfectionism and identity. Using the wild…
Published on 3 months ago
Good Man, Corrupt Businessman | The Wizard Of Wall Street & His Wealth (Trumbull White) BOOK REVIEW
Be wary of association with the Wizard Of Wall St .... unless you are family or friends!
'The Wizard Of Wall Street & His Wealth' by Trumbull White is a biography detailing the life of Jay Gould, at o…
Published on 3 months ago
The Hobbit Review: Why This Classic Still Hits Hard in 2025
In this episode, we dive into The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, the timeless tale that launched the modern fantasy genre. You'll hear why Bilbo Baggins’ unlikely hero’s journey still resonates today, wha…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Earn Money By Testing The Ticker | Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator (Edwin Lefevre) BOOK REVIEW
The fun side of rather questionable behaviour.
'Reminiscences Of A Stock Operator' by Edwin Lefevre is a fictional 1st person account of a Wall St trader in the early 1900's, but largely based on the …
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
10 Lessons From Ryan Holiday’s Most Honest Book Yet
In this Mere Mortals Learnings episode, I unpack the raw insights from Right Thing, Right Now by Ryan Holiday. This book, focused on the Stoic virtue of justice, might not be his most thrilling but i…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago