The Myth of Sisyphus outlines the philosophy of absurdism, that ultimately we must resist the absurd in this irrational universe.
Category: Books
Heartstopper Vol. 1-4 by Alice Oseman
Heartstopper depicts the challenges and romance of navigating young love and sexual identity.
Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman
Einstein’s Dreams depicts over 25 scenarios of how time may work differently than in this universe, all in the context of Albert Einstein’s dreams as he’s developing his theory of relativity.
The Plague by Albert Camus
In The Plague, Dr. Rieux lives through a horrible plague that sweeps the French Algerian town of Oran, told from an absurdist perspective.
The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
In The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Arthur Dent and his friends romp across the galaxy after the Earth is destroyed to create an intergalactic bypass.
The Elephant in the Brain by Robin Hanson and Kevin Simler
The Elephant in the Brain dissects the psychology and hidden truths behind the things that we do and how it affects everyday life.
The Sea by John Banville
In The Sea, Max Morden delves into his past, dealing with trauma, grief, love, and loss surrounding his time at small sea-side town.
A Swim in a Pond in the Rain by George Saunders
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.
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.
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.