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Review: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny
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Review: The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny

By Kiran Desai ’99SOA

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Think Like a Data Scientist — No Coding Required
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Think Like a Data Scientist — No Coding Required

In The Little Book of Data, ad-tech executive Justin Evans ’93CC shows that anyone can succeed in our information-based economy

The Pacifist's Guide to Satanism
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The Pacifist's Guide to Satanism

La Carmina, an award-winning blogger, journalist, and author, offers a spirited defense of the often-misunderstood religion

10 History Books that Will Make You Smarter
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10 History Books that Will Make You Smarter

All by Columbia alumni

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Yes, Your Vote Matters
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Yes, Your Vote Matters

Voting is a cherished American right, but more than 40 percent of eligible adults don’t do it

Review: "Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing"
Cover of Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing by Jacob Goldstein, reviewed in Columbia Magazine fall 2020 issue
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Review: "Money: The True Story of a Made-Up Thing"

By Jacob Goldstein '04JRN

Review: "The Lost Pianos of Siberia"
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Review: "The Lost Pianos of Siberia"

By Sophy Roberts '97JRN

Review: "An Elegant Woman"
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Review: "An Elegant Woman"

By Martha McPhee '94SOA

4 Self-Improvement Authors We’re Reading While the World Implodes
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4 Self-Improvement Authors We’re Reading While the World Implodes

For better or for worse, social distancing has left plenty of time for self-examination, and with it, new opportunities for personal growth

3 New Young-Adult Novels by Columbia Alumni
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3 New Young-Adult Novels by Columbia Alumni

These new books have everything that makes the YA genre great — escapism, fantasy, romance, and a hearty dose of nostalgia

6 Great Books to Read This Summer
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6 Great Books to Read This Summer

New and noteworthy releases from Columbia alumni authors

Review: "Sharks in the Time of Saviors"
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Review: "Sharks in the Time of Saviors"

By Kawai Strong Washburn ’08SIPA

Review: The Splendid and the Vile
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Review: The Splendid and the Vile

By Erik Larson ’78JRN 

Review: "Until the End of Time"
Cover of "Until the End of Time" by Brian Greene
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Review: "Until the End of Time"

By Brian Greene

How to Get That Dream Job
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How to Get That Dream Job

Reynold Levy ’73LAW gives advice on building a career that offers both professional and personal satisfaction

5 Epic Books to Read While Social Distancing
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5 Epic Books to Read While Social Distancing

There aren’t many upsides to sheltering in place — but plenty of reading time is one of them

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