The Nautilus Summer Reading List for 2024 presents a selection of ten books that the Nautilus editors have loved this year, covering a wide range of topics in science and culture. Here’s a summary of each book and where you can find more information:
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How Life Works: A User’s Guide to the New Biology by Philip Ball – The University of Chicago Press
- Philip Ball’s book offers an exploration of the latest understandings in biology, presented in an accessible manner. If you’re interested in learning more about this book, you can read related content on Nautilus.
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Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon – Alfred A. Knopf
- This book delves into the evolution of the female body and its impact on human evolution over 200 million years. An interview with the author, Cat Bohannon, is available for further insights.
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Our Moon: How Earth’s Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We Are by Rebecca Boyle – Random House
- Rebecca Boyle’s work examines the moon’s influence on Earth’s development, evolution, and our identity. An excerpt and her 3 Greatest Revelations while writing the book are available for reading.
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Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb – W. W. Norton & Company
- This book discusses how road ecology is affecting our planet’s future, with insights from Ben Goldfarb. His 3 Greatest Revelations while writing the book are accessible on Nautilus.
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Book of Noises: Notes on the Auraculous by Caspar Henderson – The University of Chicago Press
- An exploration of the origin of language through onomatopoeia, this book is accompanied by an excerpt from Caspar Henderson’s work on Nautilus.
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Uncertain: The Wisdom and Wonder of Being Unsure by Maggie Jackson – Prometheus Books
- This book discusses the wisdom and wonder of embracing uncertainty. Maggie Jackson’s 3 Greatest Revelations while writing the book are available for reading.
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We Loved It All: A Memory of Life by Lydia Millet – W. W. Norton & Company
- Lydia Millet’s memoir offers a personal reflection on life, with a focus on love and its manifestations. Further information about this book is available on Nautilus.
Each of these books offers unique insights into various fields of science and culture, making them perfect reads for the summer. As a Nautilus member, you can enjoy an ad-free experience while exploring these books and their related content.
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