Some of the finest things known to me
Discover the finest books ever written—from Don Quixote and Lolita to Harry Potter and The God Delusion. A curated reading list of timeless fiction, politics, and ideas.
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Understanding Power
by Peter R. Mitchell
An introduction to Noam Chomsky's views on the politics of power discusses third-party politics in the United States, the suppression of dissent, U.S. foreign and domestic policy, and the role of the media.
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Don Quixote
by Miguel de Cervantes
A definitive English translation of the sixteenth-century classic follows the adventures of Don Quixote de la Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza, as they travel through Spain and become subject to the noble knight-errant's fanciful imagination. Reader's Guide available. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.
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I, Claudius
by Robert Graves
Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to become emperor in 41 A.D. A masterpiece.
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Class
by Paul Fussell
This book describes the living-room artifacts, clothing styles, and intellectual proclivities of American classes from top to bottom.
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Lolita
by Vladimir Nabokov
The novel that first established Nabokov's reputation with a large audience tour-de-force of comic satire on sex and the American ways of life.
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Working
by Studs Terkel
Men and women representing a variety of occupations, describe the daily routine of their jobs and express their grievances, aims, and dreams