Over at the newly launched TED Conversations, Seth Godin asks "What's the overlooked gem, the book I haven't read that I must?" The responses to his request so far look fantastic. (Now I'm going to have to get myself a copy The Universal Traveler.)
Seth Godin asks: "What's the overlooked gem, the book I haven't read that I must?"
The stunning book design behind the new Philip Dick collection
The Folio Society is releasing a limited edition collection of all 118* short stories written by Philip K. Dick — and like a lot of the Folio Society's work, the graphic design is absolutely stunning. Check out the video for more about the process: This limited edition of Philip K. Dick's The Complete Short Stories,… READ THE REST
So… I read some of those books the Oak Island TV show constantly references
During a stint of extended pandemic depression, I fell in love with The Curse of Oak Island. After watching untold hours of the team barely finding anything, I decided to check out some of the literature relied on by Team Lagina. Rick and Marty are two brothers with a passion for treasure hunting. Dumping untold… READ THE REST
BOOKS: 'Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius', by Victoria Labalme
• 📖 'Risk Forward: Embrace the Unknown and Unlock Your Hidden Genius', Victoria Labalme – March 30, 2021 • THE REVIEW, SHORT VERSION: 👍 When Victoria Labalme shared an early draft of her new book with me, it was the middle of our quarantine winter. It's hard to know what you're doing and where days… READ THE REST
Matt's Flights sends you the best discounted airline rates as they happen for $30
You can practically feel the excitement building. After more than a year locked up in our homes and trapped in our own isolated biospheres, vaccinations are happening, COVID restrictions are easing, and Americans seem poised and ready to take advantage of the world's imminent reopening. With summer right on our doorstep, that newfound exhilaration should… READ THE REST
These speakers bring Dolby Atmos theater tech right into your home theater for $100
Even for home theater nerds, it's easy to get washed away in a sea of techno-jargon, special proprietary systems, and other labels and specs that can turn into a sea of audiophile white noise. But there are some audio buzz terms that should get your attention, one being Dolby Atmos. Because for those familiar with the… READ THE REST
Enjoy the outdoors this summer with these insect and mosquito repellents
Look…almost nobody really wants to kill anything. Even an insect. But bugs…well, bugs don't really give you much choice, do they? And if it was just the annoyance of the buzzing or the swarming or the landing and crawling on you…that would be one thing. But with the bites and stings? The days and days… READ THE REST