Some exciting books coming along soon. I urge you to buy David Bodanis’s new book Einstein’s Greatest Mistake. (US) (UK) I read it in an earlier draft and it’s a wonderful, fresh and readable take on one of the most fascinating lives in science.
Later in the autumn, Steven Johnson launches Wonderland (US) (UK) – a book about how play shaped the modern world. Bravo for the concept, Johnson’s previous books are smart and thought-provoking and the associated podcast series has been great so far.
Alex Bellos offers us Can You Solve My Problems? – self-recommending for Christmas. Alex’s puzzles in the Guardian have been delightful and he’s a terrific writer. (US) (UK)
Hannah Fry and Thomas Evans, also self-recommending for Christmas, give us the mathematics of the season with The Indisputable Existence of Santa Claus (US) (UK)
If you can’t wait for any of them, try Adam Grant’s Originals (US) (UK) – the TED talk gives a good sense of the book, which is excellent.
Finally, I should perhaps mention that my own book, Messy (US) (UK), is coming soon. More details here.
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