I’ve written before about my affection for Audible audiobooks. Now I’m putting together a list of books that I have read, along with summaries for each.
Below I started a list of audiobooks that I read, but I decided to move to a new table format, which you can view here. I’ve left the below list for historical purposes, and recommend you check out my updated recommended book list instead.
Currently reading – audible audiobooks
The Fountainhead
Sample audio clip: The purpose of Rand’s novels: the ideal human.
Author: Ayn Rand
Tags: fiction;
Summary. Portrayal of Rand’s ideal humans, and their morality.
Full review: Coming soon.
Previously read audible audiobooks
An Anthropologist on Mars
Author: Oliver Sacks
Tags: non-fiction; clinical; autism; neurological-disorders;
Summary: Fascinating clinical tales about the neurological disorders of Dr. Sacks’ patients.
Full review: Coming soon.
The Signal and the Noise
Author: Nate Silver
Tags: non-fiction; statistics; predictions; politics; earthquakes;
Summary: Prediction is really hard. And most people and machines are really bad at it.
Full review: /the-signal-and-the-noise-bookaudiobook-review-summary-and-notes/
Napoleon: A Life
Author: Andrew Roberts
Tags: non-fiction; history; politics;
Summary: Napoleon thrived in an environment of confrontation.
Full review: /napoleon-a-life-by-andrew-robert-audiobook-review-and-notes/
Leonardo and the Last Supper
Author: Ross King
Tags: non-fiction; art-history; Italy
Interesting Note: Leonardo, while a proficient canvas painter, did not use the right materials to preserve his famous giant wall painting of the Last Supper.
Full review: here