This selection of brand-new nonfiction includes technology masterminds, the humorous lives of actors, scientific history and soldiers in disguise.
“The Innovators” by Walter Isaacson. What do the English mathematician Ada Lovelace and World Wide Web inventor Tim Berners-Lee have in common? Find out when you get inside the minds of some of the biggest inventors in the history of technology, from 1840 to today.
“Yes Please” by Amy Poehler and “Not That Kind of Girl” by Lena Dunham. These actors are funny, quirky and sometimes raunchy. If you’ve ever wanted to hang out with “Parks and Recreation” star Poehler or “Girls” creator Dunham, this is your chance to hear their stories, advice and stranger-than-fiction anecdotes.
“Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy” by Karen Abbott. This book delves into the little-known stories of four unique women who used their wits and wiles to pose as Civil War soldiers, beguile politicians and gather intelligence from enemy leaders.
“I Must Say” by Martin Short. Comedy legend Short contrasts his work, fame and well-known characters with the tragedy and loss experienced throughout his life, showing how his upbeat outlook has carried him through.
“The Human Age” by Diane Ackerman. It’s official. Humans have utterly changed this planet. Ackerman explains the situation in scientific yet engaging terms. Pairing crisis with creativity, she wonders if we will survive our own ingenuity or be outsmarted by our inventions.
For a chilly fall evening, these stories are best combined with a cozy blanket and a warm drink.
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