11 Books to Read This July
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Marvelous maggots, biological warfare, AI survivalists, space myths, and more Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on RedditShare on EmailShare on BlueskyThere’s something about July.
We’re in the deep summer; in many parts of the world it’s too hot to move. So, what better to do than settle in with an icy drink and a good book? This month, we have some contemplative picks for you.
What is the link between data and power? What would happen if someone leaked a deadly disease from a lab? Are maggots secretly fascinating?
Why can’t we just pack up and move to Mars? The answers to these questions and more can be found in the wilds of these 11 books. Data Empire: The Power of Information to Organize, Control and Dominate by Roopika Risam The first human name recorded in written history was an accountant.
This book explores the idea that data is power and always has been. From early human history through our present day, in which the power brokers of data are rapidly changing, this is an eye-opening look at our past, and our future. New York Times bestselling author Annie Jacobson explores what might happen were a biological war to erupt.
While it reads like dystopian prose, the information is based on dozens of interviews with experts, painting a chilling picture of a disaster that’s all too possible. Hidden Creatures: Luscious Leeches, Bashful Botflies, and the Wondrous, History-Shaping World of Parasites by Dino Martins I never thought I would describe a book about parasites as a fun-filled good time, but here we are. Author Dino Martins treats us to a close-up look at a number of different parasites, and because he thinks they’re awesome, I have to say now I do, too.
Delightful chapter names, including such gems as “Marvelous Maggots” and “Fabulous Fleas” hint at a writing style filled with wonder, whimsy, and what seems like genuine appreciation for these, shall we say, less snuggly creatures of the world.
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