Lisa Feldman Barrett and 7 ½ Lessons About the Brain
Seven and a Half Lesson About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett is an excellent and brief glance at how the brain works and why it matters.
Oliver Sacks
Bill Hayes and New York in Times of Pandemics
Bill Hayes has been taking stunning pictures of New York during the pandemic. His new book is an extension of such pictures.
Judith Grisel and the Brain That’s Never Satisfied
Judith Grisel was only 13 years old when she got drunk. It was her first time, but the buzz that alcohol produced in her brain was enough to start a series of events that would lead her into the drug world. She started with alcohol; later, with marijuana and cocaine; until she ended up shooting …
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Lawrence Weschler and the Early Days of Oliver Sacks
Lawrence Weschler was intended to write a profile piece on Oliver Sacks. Forty years later, an empathic and balanced biography emerges.
Oliver Sacks and The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
Oliver Sacks would have been 86 today. We explore his most famous book, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, 34 years later.
The Surprising Resurgence of the Physical Book
It seems that the tech industry is shaping our life. But, the resurgence of the physical book proves to be a domain that technology can’t take down.
Farewell, Eduard Punset: The Legacy of Spain’s Carl Sagan
Eduard Punset, arguably one of the greatest popularizers of science in Spain and in many Spanish-speaking countries, passed away at 82 years of age.
Five Science Books for the Second Half of 2019
In need of more Science Books? We cover five science books that you should read and that will be published in the second half of 2019.
Oliver Sacks Has Everything In Its Place
Oliver Sacks’ last book, Everything In Its Place, delivers a heartfelt goodbye and a much-needed collection of writings that represents his voracious appetite for knowledge.
More Tales on Oliver Sacks are Coming
Oliver Sacks may have passed away four years ago, but we are still hungry for tales on his incredible life. Many thought that his upcoming book, Everything in Its place, was going to be his last piece of work. But, two new books will change that.