George Saunders gives a literary master class on what makes great stories work and what they can tell us about ourselves—and our world today.
Articles
Geography: An Introduction
An introduction to what the study geography is, its history, and why it matters today
The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell
The Bomber Mafia had the dream of precision aerial warfare, but this book shows how reality is not always so kind to dreams.
What Am I Doing Here?
I discuss some of the thoughts on my life, desires, and privilege that have been percolating during lockdown in Sydney this past month.
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell describes the ways in which successful people have seized the opportunities they were given to get ahead in life.
6 Writing Improvements
Over the last six months, I have learned a lot about improving my writing. Here are 6 of the most important parts for better writing skills.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
A rampant drug-filled escapade in Las Vegas in search of the American Dream.
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
In The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels outline the injustices to the proletariat and the goals of the Communist party.
Persuasion by Jane Austen
Jane Austen’s novel about romance in high society in the 1800’s is surprisingly suspenseful and gripping.
Should You Buy a Kindle? 10 Considerations
I explain 5 reasons why you should and shouldn’t buy a Kindle to continue developing a regular reading habit or to begin a new one.