The Book Club Ep. 2

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Welcome to The Book Club! It’s a space where I’ll be documenting what I’ve read recently and any great books I’d recommend. Hopefully, you’ll discover your next read here! Click the titles to grab your own copy.

Brave New World

One of my all-time favourites, though published in 1932, this timeless novel is as relevant today as when it was first written. It’s set in a dystopian society called the World State, that revolves around science and efficiency. Emotions and individuality are conditioned out of people and induced happiness is used to control them. The book follows the protagonist, one from outside the system, as he battles with accepting the constructs of this society, challenging the concepts of free will, culture, god and more. Often compared to the infamous 1984 by George Orwell, Huxley takes a vastly different, but equally thought-provoking, approach to ‘big brother’.

The Picture of Dorain Gray

Another of Oscar Wilde’s masterpieces, one in which a young man sells his soul for eternal youth and beauty. Causing quite the outrage when first released in 1890 for its corrupting influence, what I loved about this novel are the intriguing opinions spouted by some of its characters. It’s one to read and reread as it toys with the idea of mortality and sin.

Deep Work

If you liked my post on digital minimalism then this book is a must-read for you! It outlines how we can get more done in the time we have by cutting down on the shallow work that sucks up our time, and instead zone in to ‘deep work’. With lots of practical tips on everything from how to turn down shallow work, dealing with email, and effectively scheduling your day, this book is a fantastic read for anyone looking to boost their productivity.