What We’re Reading

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  • Four Thousand Weeks

    Oliver Burkeman’s Four Thousand Weeks examines the limits of time and challenges the modern focus on productivity. He argues that accepting our finite lifespan leads to a more meaningful approach to work and life. The book combines philosophy, psychology, and practical insights to shift perspectives on time management. Rather than offering efficiency hacks, Burkeman encourages…

  • Francis Bacon

    Today’s fated stoop find!

  • Colored Television

    Danzy Senna’s Colored Television is a novel that offers a sharp and thoughtful take on race, identity, and media. The writing is crisp and engaging, with a satirical edge that keeps the narrative moving. Senna has a knack for capturing the nuances of human behavior, and the characters feel complex and believable. The novel’s exploration…

  • Harlem Shuffle

    Enjoying this immensely.

  • Range

    Just started David Epstein’s book against hyper-specialization.  In many ways it supports our belief in the role of the generalist architect in our field’s tendency towards specialization.

  • Gotham

    Another stoop find.  A bit ambitious for me, so I just switched to the audio version…  

  • An Immense World

    My son Theo and I set up a father-son book club to read this together.

  • Why We Build

    https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Build-Desire-Architecture/dp/0062277561
  • The Book of Form and Emptiness

  • The Lacuna

    One of the great things about living in Brooklyn is the books you find on stoops.