Book Reviews

Essays on important books related to queer culture, history, and modern digital life.

Digital minimalism book review: Shore up your tech hygiene

Digital minimalism book review: Shore up your tech hygiene

In his follow-up to Deep Work, Cal Newport looks at how we might bring more essentialism into our day-to-day tech-saturated lives.

‘Deep work’ summary: Why your ability to focus is more valuable than ever

‘Deep work’ summary: Why your ability to focus is more valuable than ever

First published in 2016, Cal Newport's guide to cultivating focus becomes more and more valuable each year.

‘Your Money or Your Life’ book report: The book that supercharged the FIRE movement

‘Your Money or Your Life’ book report: The book that supercharged the FIRE movement

First published in 1992, the financial independence classic brought a stylish POV to frugality culture.