“The Book of Elsewhere”
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Fiction: “The Book of Elsewhere” by Keanu Reeves and China Miéville
She said, “We needed a tool.” So I asked the gods. There have always been whispers. Legends. The warrior who cannot be killed. Who’s seen a thousand civilizations rise and fall. He has had many names: Unute, Child of Lightning, Death himself. These days, he’s known simply as “B.” And he wants to be able to die. In the present day, a U.S. black-ops group has promised him they can help with that. And all he needs to do is help them in return. But when an all-too-mortal soldier comes back to life, the impossible event ultimately points toward a force even more mysterious than B himself. One at least as strong. And one with a plan all its own.
Nonfiction: “The Algebra of Wealth: A Simple Formula for Financial Security” by Scott Galloway
Today’s workers have more opportunities and mobility than any generation before. They also face unprecedented challenges, including inflation, labor and housing shortages, and climate volatility. Even the notion of “retirement” is undergoing a profound rethink, as our lifespans extend and our relationship with work evolves. In “The Algebra of Wealth,” Galloway lays bare the rules of financial success in today’s economy. In characteristic unvarnished, no-BS style, he explains you what you need to know in order to better your chances for economic security no matter what.
Youth: “Piglet Comes Home: How a Deaf Blind Pink Puppy Found His Family” by Melissa Shapiro
Inspired by the real-life Instagram sensation Piglet the Pink Puppy, this cute and compassionate picture book tells the story of how a deaf and blind puppy found his fur-ever home.
