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ReadingAndThinking.com

Discover great reads with curated book lists, recommendations & insightful reviews of fiction, novels & nonfiction—all on your favorite book blog.

Best STEM Books for All Ages: Kids, Teens & Adults

Best STEM Books for All Ages: Kids, Teens & Adults

STEM education has become essential in today's fast-paced world. Books focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (ST...

Book Review & Summary: Think Again by Adam Grant

Book Review & Summary: Think Again by Adam Grant

"Think Again is a must-read for anyone who wants to create a culture of learning and exploration, whether at home, at work, or at schoo...

The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday: Book Review & Summary

The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday: Book Review & Summary

We are stuck, stymied, frustrated. But it needn't be this way. There is a formula for success that's been followed by the icons of h...

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin: Book Review, Summary & Notes

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin: Book Review, Summary & Notes

Rick Rubin's The Creative Act: A Way of Being is a 432-page book. Instead of having traditional chapters, it is divided into 78 sections...

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: Book Review and Summary

Meditations by Marcus Aurelius: Book Review and Summary

Marcus Aurelius (121-180), an ancient Roman emperor and Stoic scholar, was known as the "philosopher emperor". Marcus Aurelius us...

Top 20 Books on the History of Palestine & Resistance

Top 20 Books on the History of Palestine & Resistance

Imagine a world where people are forced to leave their homes, where families are separated, and where the land is divided. This is the real...

I am Muhiuddin Alam, the Founder and Chief Editor of ReadingAndThinking.com.
I consistently contribute content and articles to various websites and publications, including Medium, Quora, Linkedin, Substack, Vocal, Flipboard, and Amazon KDP.
I always read books and, for the past 10 years, have been providing book recommendations and reviews.
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