1. The Value of Radical Theory
by Wayne Price

Probably the clearest overview of Marx’s political economy I’ve read, with excellent anarchist insights. Although it also reinforced why I’m not a Marxist.

2. The Wager by David Grann

Much like “Killers of the Flower Moon”, Grann’s newest book reads like the best fiction. Except it’s not fiction! All you boat nerds should check it out.

3. The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

This ended being much more nuanced and personal than I was expecting. Its detailed historical accounts can occasionally take away from its readability, so this book won’t be for everyone.

4. Dilla Time by @dancharnas

This book was given to me as a gift, & I honestly knew nothing about J Dilla or his influence before reading. I learned a lot, not just about Yancey, but about the evolution & particulars of hip-hop producing in general.

5. Leviathan Falls by James S. A. Corey

#TheExpanse is the first series I’ve stuck with in years, and I’m so glad I did. Although not everything concludes the way I had expected or hoped, it was nevertheless a satisfying ending for the many plots and characters I’ve grown fond of through the years.

6. Blockchain Radicals by Joshua Dávila @theblockchainsocialist

This book is the antidote to both shady right-wing #crypto hype-men and uninformed leftist tech criticism. A solid explainer of #blockchain, its related technology, and their egalitarian and liberatory potential.

7. Gambler by Billy Walters

Ending up being a lot more interesting than I was expecting, since I knew next to nothing about the author or subject matter before reading.

8. Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

This book was fine, but honestly considering how much it was recommended I found it very overrated. In addition, all the science discussions felt very cringe.

9. Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule

Wanted to get some exposure to the High Republic era in preparation for #TheAcolyte, and I don’t think I’ll be reading any more.
I had no idea a #StarWars story could be this boring.

10. Indefensible by Rohini Hensman @haymarketbooks

Kind of amazing how much history is packed into this book. Hensman gives nuanced context on imperialism and military conflicts from Bosnia to Syria. Included is much needed criticism of sloppy and disingenuous pseudo “anti-imperialism”, although less than I was expecting. The book reads as more of a corrective history than a critique.

11. Prison By Any Other Name by @mayaschenwar & Victoria Law

A really important critique of the many well-intentioned liberal criminal justice reforms that nevertheless expand the surveillance & control of the state over people’s lives.

12. Off The Edge by @KELLYWEILL

Flat earthers know very little about the planet, but this book taught me how very little I knew about flat earthers! Quite an interesting read.

13. Exhalation by Ted Chiang

Super fun and thought provoking. Many of the stories are over a decade old but feel more timely than ever.

14. The Long Halloween by Jeph Loeb & Tim Sale

I read Year One a couple years ago and it honestly never really grabbed me. I wondered maybe if #comics weren’t for me anymore. But *this* I had trouble putting down. If your favorite parts of #Batman are the more grounded organized crime aspects, then this is definitely for you.

15. The Libertarian Mind by David Boaz

For individuals new to politics or new to #libertarianism, this is probably one of the better overviews/introductions you could read. However, there isn’t much new here if you already currently identify as a #libertarian, and the book contains very little that would convince skeptics.

16. What a Bee Knows by Stephen Buchmann

A really accessible overview of the evolution, complexity, and intelligence of bees.

17. The Mercy Of Gods by James S. A. Corey

The 1st entry in The Captive’s War did not disappoint. This felt very different from #TheExpanse, but in a good way. It’s much heavier #scifi but the authors are so good at character writing it makes the complex setting and world building as accessible as it could be.

18. Walking Disaster by Deryck Whibley

I’m a #Sum41 superfan so I found this autobiography of Deryck and the band super interesting. It glosses over the later stages of his career a bit. The biggest reveal is the obviously the grooming and abuse by producer Greig Nori.

19. The Myth of the Rational Voter by Bryan Caplan

I found the arguments for voter irrationality fairly compelling. I’m less convinced by some of the proposed political solutions in the final chapter but that’s only a minor part of the book.

20. The Cult of the Presidency by Gene Healy

Very good. Ironically both alarming and sobering at the same time. Despite being published over 15 years ago, it’s hard to think of a more timely thesis and message.