What's it about? The French Revolution (1837) is a seminal work that presents the revolutionary period as a series of dramatic episodes told in vivid, often chaotic prose. Through its unconventional style and prophetic tone, it established a new approach to historical writing that emphasized the spiritual and symbolic dimensions of political upheaval, rather than merely documenting events. The French Revolution Paris, 1789. A hungry mob storms the Bastille. A king loses his head. A nation convulses in blood and fire. It sounds like a script for prime-time TV, not the typical dry retelling of the French Revolution. That’s because Thomas Carlyle wasn’t your typical historian. When he tackled the subject in 1837, he turned the revolutionary tale into a vivid, almost hallucinatory journey through societal collapse. In his hands, it became a moral thunderstorm, divine justice crashing down on a corrupt society that had lost its spiritual compass. So, if you’ve ever wondered wha...

What's it about? Hate the Game (2025) explores how individuals navigate a win-lose economy where everyday decisions – like where to work, live, or invest time – can feel rigid and high-stakes. Drawing on game theory, economics, and behavioral science, it breaks down how we can better understand the strategic nature of our choices. Life often feels like a game where the rules are unclear – and the stakes are high. Job offers, rent prices, family responsibilities, and major life decisions can seem rigged from the start. Many people feel like they’re playing catch-up in a system designed to keep them one move behind. In reality, these challenges follow patterns that can be understood and navigated – if you know how to think strategically. This is where game theory comes in. It offers tools for making better choices in complex, competitive environments. It also shows how to predict behavior, weigh trade-offs, and spot the hidden dynamics in everyday situations. Behavioral economic...

What's it about? The Gut-Brain Paradox (2025) explores how the gut microbiome profoundly influences mental clarity, emotional balance, and neurological health. It explains how modern diets and environmental factors disrupt this gut-brain connection – and how restoring microbial balance can reverse symptoms like brain fog, anxiety, and cognitive decline. Modern science is radically rethinking what it means to have a healthy mind. We’ve long been told that mental clarity, emotional balance, and cognitive resilience depend on brain chemistry, personal habits, or inherited traits. But a growing body of research points to something deeper – an internal system that’s been shaping human behavior for millennia, operating largely outside conscious awareness. That system is your microbiome. It’s made up of trillions of bacteria, most of which live in your digestive tract. They support digestion, yes – but they also influence immune responses, hormone production, and the way your body p...

What's it about? How Fascism Works (2018) provides an analysis of the politics of manipulation and division. In it, you’ll explore how authoritarian ideologies construct narratives, undermine truth, and seek to reshape society in their image. By the end, you’ll be equipped with a deeper understanding of how fascism really works – and how to identify it in the world around you. If you feel that the political ground beneath your feet is shifting, you’re not alone. It’s clear that we’re living in times of rapid change, of social upheaval, and even of so-called “vibe shifts.” Some yearn for a return to simpler times, when things were clearer, and perhaps even for a renewed sense of common purpose. Others, meanwhile, seek understanding – how did we start down this troubling path? What agendas are actually driving these changes? And, if possible, how can we reverse course? In the Blink ahead, we’ll take a look at all of these questions. The sections that follow offer a liberal persp...

What's it about? The Ageless Brain (2025) presents a comprehensive approach to preventing and reversing cognitive decline. Through diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes, it integrates cutting-edge neuroscience with practical strategies aimed at maintaining and enhancing brain health throughout one's life. You walk into a room and forget why you’re there. You misplace your keys – again. You reach for a familiar word, only to find it’s vanished from your mind. We laugh these moments off. “Just getting older, I guess.” But as these cognitive slip-ups become increasingly common, a deeper anxiety lingers. Is this the beginning of something worse? That’s the question at the heart of The Ageless Brain. Physician Dale Bredesen challenges the assumption that cognitive decline is an unavoidable part of aging. Drawing on decades of clinical work and cutting-edge research, he offers a comprehensive approach to not only preventing but potentially reversing that decline. Instead...

What's it about? Here, Right Matters (2021) is an inspirational memoir from the man who served as the key witness in Donald Trump’s first impeachment hearings. It tells the story of an immigrant family who believed deeply in America’s democratic values and the price the author had to pay in staying true to those ideals. The American Dream is a frequently debated idea these days, but every once in a while you’ll encounter a story that will renew your faith in the whole proposition. Alexander Vindman’s journey is one such story. Born in Soviet Ukraine, his family moved to the US when he was just four years old in search of a better life and more opportunities. Alexander then rose to become one of the US Army’s most respected authorities on Russian and Eastern European affairs. Vindman’s family history has a lot to do with why he ended up testifying at President Trump’s first impeachment. The America he grew up believing in was different from the authoritarian countries in his fam...