5 New Books That Will Make You an Instant Know-It-All (the Good Kind!)
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5 New Books That Will Make You an Instant Know-It-All (the Good Kind!)

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5 New Books That Will Make You an Instant Know-It-All (the Good Kind!)

If you’re a fan of the Harry Potter series, you know that Hermione Granger is the wizarding world’s biggest know-it-all. Whenever a professor asks the class a question, hers is the first hand to shoot into the air—and while her classmates might pretend to be unimpressed, deep down they know that she is a force to be reckoned with. Whenever dark magic threatens, Hermione is always there to brew a potion or cast a spell that helps save the day.

So if you’re feeling inspired to follow in Hermione’s footsteps, we recommend checking out the five excellent reads below. They may not give you magical powers, but they might just transform you into everyone’s favorite know-it-all.

 

Einstein's Fridge: How the Difference Between Hot and Cold Explains the Universe by Paul Sen

Einstein’s Fridge: How the Difference Between Hot and Cold Explains the Universe

By Paul Sen

An entertaining, eye-opening account of the extraordinary team of innovators who discovered the laws of thermodynamics essential to understanding the world today—from refrigeration and jet engines to calorie counting and global warming. View Our “Book Bite” Summary

 

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race by Walter Isaacson

The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

By Walter Isaacson

The bestselling author of Leonardo da Vinci and Steve Jobs returns with a gripping account of how Nobel Prize winner Jennifer Doudna and her colleagues launched a revolution that will allow us to cure diseases, fend off viruses, and have healthier babies. View Our “Book Bite” Summary

 

Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good Hardcover by Dilip Jeste

Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good

By Dilip Jeste, with Scott LaFee

Wisdom often feels like this unquantifiable, almost ethereal quality that some of us—our grandparents, perhaps—are blessed with. But after two decades of research, UC San Diego neuropsychiatrist Dilip Jeste has pinned down the scientific basis of wisdom, and he’s ready to share how anyone can become wiser. View Our “Book Bite” Summary

 

Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain by Lisa Feldman Barrett

Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain

By Lisa Feldman Barrett

Renowned neuroscientist Lisa Feldman Barrett reveals where brains came from, how they’re structured, and how yours works in tandem with other brains to create everything you experience. View Our “Book Bite” Summary

 

The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit―Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness by Craig Wright

The Hidden Habits of Genius: Beyond Talent, IQ, and Grit―Unlocking the Secrets of Greatness

By Craig Wright

Looking at the 14 key traits of genius, from curiosity to creative maladjustment to obsession, professor Craig Wright, creator of Yale University’s popular “Genius Course,” explores what we can learn from brilliant minds that have changed the world. View Our “Book Bite” Summary

 

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