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The World in Books: A Year of Reading--Wisely

Name: The World in Books: A Year of Reading--Wisely
Brand: Scribner Book Company
SKU: 9781668015605
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Contributors:

Kenneth C. Davis

Publisher:

Scribner Book Company

Binding:

Paperback

Book Category:

Literary Criticism, History, Literary Collections

Book Subcategory:

Books & Reading, Study & Teaching, American

Series:

Great Short Books

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Release Date:

10/21/2025

ISBN 13:

9781668015605

Weight:

0.8 lbs

Size:

8.30 x 5.30 x 1.10 inches

Pages:

464

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A bestselling historian takes readers on an intellectual and cultural adventure, offering a carefully curated guide to great, short nonfiction works by some of the world's most influential writers--from Plato to Toni Morrison, Ernest Hemingway to bell hooks, and Marcus Aurelius to Joan Didion. A delightful roadmap to a year's worth of reading briefly, plus biographies, fascinating facts, and idea-rich insights into the lives of the thinkers, historians, and literary giants who have shaped our world.

For both avid readers and those looking to spark a new habit, The World in Books is an invitation to a more lively and meaningful intellectual life. Davis's literary adventure guides readers through some of the most important works of nonfiction of all time, offering a political, literary, and cultural history through reading.

Each of the fifty-two entries provides the book's opening lines or a brief excerpt from the work; a summary of the work; a biography of the author; why you should read the work; and what to read next. Davis offers insights into some of the most enduring issues of our time--from the existential perspective in Viktor E. Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning, to questions of race in Toni Morrison's The Origin of Others, and the climate crisis in Elizabeth Kolbert's Under a White Sky. With insights from ancient times to the present day, Kenneth C. Davis offers a wide-ranging historical education through pleasure reading. In an accessible, conversational style, he explores texts that both mirror our contemporary moment and present new ways to think about our lives.

These 52 selections, with books perfect for reading one week at a time, offer a year-long journey through history, philosophy, nature, and personal growth. More than just a literary companion, The World in Books is an education that combines wisdom with practical application. Davis's work has been called "a wealth of succinct, entertaining advice" (Kirkus Reviews). The World in Books provides an engaging way to explore some of the most influential books ever written. A refresher course for lifelong learners.

About the Author
Kenneth C. Davis has lived a life in books. He is the New York Times bestselling author of America's Hidden History and Don't Know Much About History, which gave rise to his series of books and audiobooks on a range of subjects, including mythology, the Bible, geography, and the Civil War. Davis's work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Smithsonian magazine, among other publications. He has appeared on national television and radio shows, including CBS Mornings, Today, and NPR. He lives in the West Village of New York City with his wife, Joann Davis.

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