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CHARACTER LIMIT

by Kate Conger & Ryan Mac

Compelling fusion of business history and worrisome social narrative. Full review >

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CHALLENGER

by Adam Higginbotham

A deeply researched, fluently written study in miscommunication, hubris, and technological overreach. Full review >

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SUPREMACY

by Parmy Olson

An accessible, insightful exploration of the history and evolving impact of AI technologies. Full review >

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THE SCHUBERT TREATMENT

by Claire Oppert ; translated by Katia Grubisic

Compassionate, intriguing, often uplifting vignettes delivered in crystalline prose. Full review >

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THE SENTINEL STATE

by Minxin Pei

Pei reveals the vast machinery of surveillance and repression in China, fueled by leaders’ fear, distrust, and paranoia. Full review >

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LETTERS

by Oliver Sacks ; edited by Kate Edgar

A lifetime of correspondence adds new dimensions to a brilliant mind’s oeuvre. Full review >

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