BOOK SPECIAL .....BOOKS TO KEEP YOU BUSY

BOOKS TO KEEP YOU BUSY



From business and philosophy to science and tech, here's a list of mustread books for the summer

Science

A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking

Written by the famous theoretical physicist and cosmologist, this book was published in 1988.

In it, Hawking offers a clear explanation of the scientific theories of today -from time travel to general relativity to the creation of the universe.

Humour

Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh

Brosh started out by posting illustrated, humorous stories about everyday events in her past and present life on a blog.

It became so popular that she wrote and illustrated a book, with 18 episodes on everything from depression to how she stole cake as a child.Billionaire Bill Gates called it “funny and smart as hell“, and many say that her depiction of depression is the most accurate one they've ever read.

Classics

Walden by Henry David Thoreau

In this classic, first published in 1854, transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau, details his experiences of living in a cabin he built near Walden Pond, Massachusetts, for about two years. By retreating into the woods, Thoreau tried to reach a state of self-sufficiency and simple living. His experiment was not only a commentary about civilisation and society, but also an experiment in enlightenment through personal introspection. The classic remains a relevant read for anyone interested discovery through minimalism.

Fantasy

The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien

The first book of the Lord of the Rings series is a must-read.

This epic ad venture novel takes place in Tolkien's made-up world of Middle-Earth and follows Frodo Baggins as he sets out to destroy the One Ring before the Dark Lord Sauron gets it and uses it for evil.

History

Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond

Pulitzer Prize winner Jared Diamond argues that a combi nation of geographic and environmental fac tors -rather than intellectual, moral, or genetic superiority of a race-shaped modern civilisation. Diamond, a professor of geography and physiology at the University of California, says that societies in which people had access to resources were able to start food production faster than other societies, allowing them to advance beyond the hunter-gatherer stage. Religion, weapons of war, and conquering other cultures soon followed.

Business

The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman is one of many Wall Street power players who cite The Intelligent Investor as essential reading for investors at all level.

It was first published by Warren Buffett's mentor, Graham, in 1949 as a thorough introduction to investing for amateurs.

Philosophy

Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert Pirsig

This book, which makes philosophy relatable and easy to understand, follows a fa ther and his young son as they take an adventure-filled motorcycle trip across northwestern America.It's filled with timeless advice on how to live a better and more fulfilling life.

Politics

Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark Halperin

If you've always wanted to be a fly on the wall during a US presidential campaign, you may want to consider reading this book.

Written by two political reporters about the 2008 elections, Game Change wasn't re leased until 2010.

Clive Crook of The Financial Times called it `one of the best books on politics of any kind' 

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