Book Reviews

The Universe in a Nutshell

Stephen Hawking

Stephen Hawking’s The Universe in a Nutshell acts as a sequel to A Brief History of Time. He dives into the thrilling frontier of theoretical physics by discussing the edge of our understanding, such as the birth of the universe, string theory, supergravity, and so much more. It is a lot more complex than its older brother, and I would recommend reading it before starting this. His sheer passion makes it so easy to stay hooked and forget what time it is. I can't recommend it enough!

The Pluto Files

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson’s style of writing books with a mix of comedy and science is truly apparent as he goes over the fall of Pluto’s reign as America’s most-loved planet. He shares many letters he has received over the years from people of all ages expressing their opinions about Pluto’s slow toppling. You learn about how the decision to demote Pluto came about and any drama that revolved around it. I would definitely recommend it, and it’s truly become a classic.

Astrophysics for People in a Hurry

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Neil deGrasse Tyson takes you on a journey from the first seconds of the universe to the cosmos today. Tyson mixes humor into topics such as dark matter and energy to make them feel both comical and interesting. The book's brevity makes it easy to entertain yourself at any point throughout your day. Breeze through a chapter in just a few minutes and be blown away by the universe’s beauty. If you’re longing to learn about the cosmos yet don’t have too much time on your hands, I’d recommend giving this book a try.

The Illustrated A Brief History of Time

Stephen Hawking

This book is special to me; it ignited my love for space and physics. Stephen Hawking discusses such advanced and complex topics in a way that someone without any prior knowledge can understand. Hawking delves into the evolution of human understanding and how we have interpreted the cosmos over the past few millennia, even discussing time travel and wormholes. This book is art, and I recommend it to any person even slightly interested in space.