Two small science books, roughly 48 years apart.
One explains the universe in simple terms, barely any math, in a few short chapters. The book is possible to read in one sitting.
The other explains advanced physics concepts, building up on a major scientific theory, with some undergrad-level equations. Just a little over 100 pages but content is very dense.
Now guess which book is, according to its own blurb, "ideal reading for the student or layman".
I should probably try making short reviews of these books I've been buying and reading recently.
New addition to my ever-growing to-read stack. Got it cheap, but it's big and heavy: over 1300 pages, and weighs close to 2kg! It's now the biggest physical book I own.
When it's time for me to read it, I'll do it with an ebook. I ain't carrying this thing around haha.
Today's haul from my usual secondhand bookstore.
I still have a few books on my to-read list, but like the good bookworm that I am, that ain't stopping me from buying more!
First foray into scifi novels.
I bought it yesterday, now roughly 15% in, and so far I'm liking it.
The in-world terms can be intuitively understood, and there's also a glossary at the back of the book. But I also like the challenge of trying to comprehend the jargon by context.
New book acquired for cheap.
No, I don't know shit about quantum mechanics.
My recent enthusiasm for Mathematics is making me buy books I normally wouldn't have given a second glance.
This one's a trig textbook from 1932(!), bought for 125 Philippine pesos (roughly $2).
New book acquisition.
I'm in a very math phase of my life right now.
I am ending 2025 and ushering in 2026 with this book. I'm about 3/4 of the way through. I am enjoying the book so far.
adrian