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reads Physics of the Future by Michio Kaku
Say Her Name by Francisco Goldman
Imagine having x-ray vision or controlling computers with your brain. Humankind will possess these superherolike powers by 2100, according to the popular quantum physicist Kaku, who, in his latest thrilling book, gives an exhilarating vision of the coming century, based on interviews with more than 300 top scientists.
He wanted to die, but instead he began to write. Goldman blamed himself for his fiancée Aura’s deadly accident in Mexico a month before their wedding. Her family blamed him, too. He wrote Aura’s story, inspired by her passion for creative writing.
The Social Animal by David Brooks
Lies that Chelsea Handler Told Me by Chelsea’s Family, Friends and Other Victims
This is the story of how success happens and why we’re failing, according to controversial New York Times columnist Brooks, who says modern culture overemphasizes rationalism, individualism and IQ. Drawing on research from numerous disciplines, Brooks argues for new social mores through the life story of a fictional American couple.
Family, friends and coworkers have all been tricked by the comedian and TV host into believing stories of total foolishness and behaving like fools. From fabricating e-mails and phony pregnancies to launching bogus smuggling schemes and made-up sports bets, Handler will do anything for a laugh.
A to Zoo by Carolyn W Lima and John A Lima
Moonwalking with Einstein: The Art and Science of Remembering Everything by Joshua Foer
Finding your child’s next favorite picture book has been made easy by this A to “Zoo” reference guide of more than 13,700 titles cataloged under approximately 1,200 subjects. Bring on the bedtime story.
After a year of sharpening his mind for the US Memory Championship, Foer found a truth we often forget: in every way that matters, we are the sum of our memories. This book includes cutting-edge research, a cultural history of memory and tricks to transform our understanding of human remembering.
Reviews compiled by librarian Erica Kawamura.
member’s choice Member: Edward Park Title: Heat by Mike Lupica
What’s the book about? This book is about a 12-year-old kid, whose father died, who is very good at baseball. He tries to save his team and go to the World Series.
What did you like about it? It was a total page-turner. I loved the whole book, and I was surprised how the author created a relationship between an orphan and baseball.
Why did you choose it? I chose it because my school recommended it to me, and I heard that it was fun and about baseball, which is my favorite sport.
What other books would you recommend? I would recommend Flush, which is also a book my school recommended. I think many other Members would like it, even though they are not my age, because it’s also a page-turner. I liked how the author gives an environmental message through such a fun story.
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