What We’re Reading
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/0062277561The Lacuna
One of the great things about living in Brooklyn is the books you find on stoops.