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The Creative Act By Rick Rubin, Non-fiction

The Creative Act By Rick Rubin

Non-fiction

I'm only halfway or so into this book from legendary music producer, Rick Rubin, but feel I can already heartily recommend it.

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Do Interesting by Russell Davies, Book

Do Interesting by Russell Davies

Book

I've really enjoyed this book from Russell Davies (and friends). It's a helpful reminder that creativity is a habit we need to nurture.

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How to Change Your Mind, Book by Michael Pollan

How to Change Your Mind

Book by Michael Pollan

I'm currently really enjoying this audiobook on the subject of psychedelic drugs and their power to change people's thinking for the better.

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Quiet by Susan Cain, Non-fiction

Quiet by Susan Cain

Non-fiction

I've just finished this book and for me the experience was quite profound. I felt seen, like Cain was putting into words things I've felt for many years but been unable to articulate.

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Rutherford and Fry’s Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything, Non-fiction

Rutherford and Fry’s Complete Guide to Absolutely Everything

Non-fiction

I just finished this brilliant, popular science book from Drs Hannah Fry and Adam Rutherford (of Radio 4 fame). I've been listening as an audiobook on my morning walks and it's perfect.

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The Descent of Man, Non-fiction

The Descent of Man

Non-fiction

I read this Grayson Perry book a few years ago, but was recently reminded of it and am going in for a second turn.

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Livewired, Non-fiction

Livewired

Non-fiction

This is a great, thought-provoking read from Stanford neuroscientist, David Eagleman about the malleability and elasticity of the brain.

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The Devil You Know, Non-fiction

The Devil You Know

Non-fiction

This book is a bit off my usual path, but it was recommended by a friend and is absolutely fantastic.

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How to Avoid a Climate Disaster, Non-Fiction

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster

Non-Fiction

Like most folks, I’ve become really tuned into the urgency of action needed to deal with climate change. But also I feel totally numb to all the doom-mongering and negativity – it’s just too much to bear day-to-day.

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So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson, Book

So You've Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson

Book

I’m a latecomer to the work of Jon Ronson having only been vaguely aware of him, but never having dipped my toes into any of his books. I’ve discovered I quite like his brand of journalism.

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Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda, Book

Creative Selection by Ken Kocienda

Book

Really enjoyed this first hand account from ex-Apple engineer, Ken Kocienda about his time at the company under Steve Jobs. Lots of details about the design and engineering of now ubiquitous products like the iPhone and iPad.

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