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The Promise and Pitfalls of Psychedelic Drugs
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The Promise and Pitfalls of Psychedelic Drugs

In A Short, Strange Trip, John O’Connor ’03SOA looks at the history, impact, and mystique of magic mushrooms and the psychedelic movement

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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

Review: Unremarried Widow
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Review: Unremarried Widow

By Artis Henderson '10JRN

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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Waking Up to the Mysteries of Sleep
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Waking Up to the Mysteries of Sleep

Mapping the Darkness, by Kenneth Miller ’83JRN, delves into the fascinating science of the unconscious state

6 Health and Wellness Books to Add to Your Reading List
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6 Health and Wellness Books to Add to Your Reading List

These recent titles, all by Columbia faculty or alumni, will help you live a healthier life

Houdini’s Columbia Connections
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Houdini’s Columbia Connections

The great magician can’t escape his academic ties

Review: Disruptions
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Review: Disruptions

By Steven Millhauser ’65CC

Review: Loot
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Review: Loot

By Tania James ’06SOA

The Weird, Miraculous Evolution of the Female Body
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The Weird, Miraculous Evolution of the Female Body

In Eve, Cat Bohannon ’02SOA, ’22GSAS argues that medical science needs to wake up and focus on women

Klancy Miller Celebrates Black Chefs with For the Culture
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Klancy Miller Celebrates Black Chefs with For the Culture

The pastry chef and recipe developer releases a gorgeously illustrated new book 

Why Music Is a Time Machine to the Past
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Why Music Is a Time Machine to the Past

In Time’s Echo, Jeremy Eichler ’15GSAS explores the myriad connections between music and memory

6 of the Best New Books by Columbia Authors
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6 of the Best New Books by Columbia Authors

From powerful memoir to page-turning fiction

8 New Novels by Columbia Alumni to Read This Summer
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8 New Novels by Columbia Alumni to Read This Summer

Whether you’re tucking a book into your carry-on or spending the afternoon at the beach, there’s no better time to get hooked on reading than summer

How to Fight Self-Imposed Ageism and Energize Your Retirement
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How to Fight Self-Imposed Ageism and Energize Your Retirement

Michael Clinton ’21SPS invites us to think about midlife as a time of new opportunities and personal growth

The Iconoclastic Comedic Genius of Mel Brooks
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The Iconoclastic Comedic Genius of Mel Brooks

In Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew, Columbia professor Jeremy Dauber describes the filmmaker and comedian's impact on American culture

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