{"product_id":"the-world-in-books-a-year-of-reading-wisely","title":"The World in Books: A Year of Reading--Wisely","description":"\u003cb\u003eA 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 \u003ci\u003ereading briefly\u003c\/i\u003e, plus biographies, fascinating facts, and idea-rich insights into the lives of the thinkers, historians, and literary giants who have shaped our world.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor both avid readers and those looking to spark a new habit, \u003ci\u003eThe World in Books \u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEach 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 \u003ci\u003eMan's Search for Meaning\u003c\/i\u003e, to questions of race in Toni Morrison's \u003ci\u003eThe Origin of Others, \u003c\/i\u003e and the climate crisis in Elizabeth Kolbert's \u003ci\u003eUnder a White Sky\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese 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, \u003ci\u003eThe World in Books \u003c\/i\u003eis an education that combines wisdom with practical application. Davis's work has been called \"a wealth of succinct, entertaining advice\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews). The World in Books \u003c\/i\u003eprovides an engaging way to explore some of the most influential books ever written. A refresher course for lifelong learners.\u003cdiv style=\"display:none\"\u003eISBN-10: 1668015609\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: 9781668015605\u003cbr\u003eAuthor: Davis, Kenneth C.\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Scribner Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Scribner Book Company","offers":[{"title":"Paperback (Oct 2025)","offer_id":46080116064453,"sku":"9781668015605","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6414\/2533\/files\/9781668015605.jpg?v=1776034586","url":"https:\/\/www.inveni.store\/products\/the-world-in-books-a-year-of-reading-wisely","provider":"Inveni","version":"1.0","type":"link"}