Science & Nature Book Reviews

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The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel M.D., Tina Payne Bryson

A neuroscience-based parenting guide that translates brain research into practical strategies, though implementation requires patience and long-term commitment from parents willing to prioritize connection over compliance.

Feb 11, 2026

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt

LuvemBooks

4.2

A scientifically rigorous exploration of moral psychology that explains political divisions through empirical research rather than ideological arguments, offering valuable insights for understanding contemporary political behavior despite some dated examples.

Feb 17, 2026

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Todd Gilbert

LuvemBooks

4.2

Gilbert's research-backed exploration of happiness prediction is intellectually compelling and mind-changing, though it offers more insight into our cognitive limitations than practical guidance for better decision-making.

Feb 15, 2026

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

LuvemBooks

4.2

A scientifically grounded exploration of how beliefs about ability influence achievement, offering valuable insights for personal and professional development despite some oversimplification of complex motivational dynamics.

Feb 12, 2026

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

LuvemBooks

4.2

McCullough delivers a masterfully crafted biography that makes the Wright brothers' achievement feel both inevitable and miraculous, with accessible prose that brings technical innovation to life.

Feb 11, 2026

The How Not to Die Cookbook: 100+ Recipes to Help Prevent and Reverse Disease (International Edition) by Michael Greger M.D. FACLM, Gene Stone

LuvemBooks

3.8

A scientifically rigorous cookbook that successfully bridges nutrition research and practical cooking, though the clinical approach may overwhelm casual cooks seeking simple plant-based meals.

Feb 19, 2026

The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Why Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Controlling Your Weight) by Dr. Jason Fung

LuvemBooks

3.8

A scientifically-grounded but somewhat one-sided exploration of intermittent fasting for weight loss that challenges conventional diet wisdom with medical authority, though it may oversimplify complex metabolic processes.

Feb 17, 2026

By (Author) Jim Collins: Good To Great by Bestselling Author: Jim Collins

LuvemBooks

3.8

A methodologically rigorous business classic that offers valuable frameworks for organizational excellence, though some concepts show their age in today's rapidly changing business environment.

Feb 11, 2026

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

LuvemBooks

3.5

An engaging but flawed introduction to sleep science that successfully argues for sleep's importance while occasionally overstating claims and lacking practical depth for serious sleep issues.

Feb 16, 2026

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation To Create Radically Successful Businesses By Er-Paperback by Eric Ries

LuvemBooks

3.5

A valuable methodology guide for early-stage tech entrepreneurs, though the approach has significant limitations beyond software startups and may stifle visionary thinking in pursuit of data-driven validation.

Feb 12, 2026

The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner

LuvemBooks

3.5

A solid exploration of longevity patterns across cultures that offers practical insights despite oversimplifying complex social systems and understating genetic factors.

Feb 11, 2026

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman (Paperback) By (author) Timothy Ferriss by Timothy Ferriss

LuvemBooks

3.0

A comprehensive but dated introduction to biohacking that teaches valuable self-experimentation principles despite some aging recommendations and extreme approaches that may not suit all readers.

Feb 19, 2026

Science & Nature Book Reviews

The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel M.D., Tina Payne Bryson

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Todd Gilbert

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

The How Not to Die Cookbook: 100+ Recipes to Help Prevent and Reverse Disease (International Edition) by Michael Greger M.D. FACLM, Gene Stone

The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Why Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Controlling Your Weight) by Dr. Jason Fung

By (Author) Jim Collins: Good To Great by Bestselling Author: Jim Collins

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation To Create Radically Successful Businesses By Er-Paperback by Eric Ries

The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman (Paperback) By (author) Timothy Ferriss by Timothy Ferriss

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The Whole-Brain Child: 12 Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child's Developing Mind by Daniel J. Siegel M.D., Tina Payne Bryson

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion by Jonathan Haidt

Stumbling on Happiness by Daniel Todd Gilbert

Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol S. Dweck

The Wright Brothers by David McCullough

The How Not to Die Cookbook: 100+ Recipes to Help Prevent and Reverse Disease (International Edition) by Michael Greger M.D. FACLM, Gene Stone

The Obesity Code: Unlocking the Secrets of Weight Loss (Why Intermittent Fasting Is the Key to Controlling Your Weight) by Dr. Jason Fung

By (Author) Jim Collins: Good To Great by Bestselling Author: Jim Collins

Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams by Matthew Walker

The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation To Create Radically Successful Businesses By Er-Paperback by Eric Ries

The Blue Zones, Second Edition: 9 Lessons for Living Longer From the People Who've Lived the Longest by Dan Buettner

The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-loss, Incredible Sex and Becoming Superhuman (Paperback) By (author) Timothy Ferriss by Timothy Ferriss

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