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With his blog Gates Notes, Bill Gates has established himself as an influential book reviewer and for the fifth year in a row he's revealed his top five literary picks of the year.

He's one of the world's richest and most successful men, and now that he's no longer at the helm of Microsoft, Bill Gates spends a lot of time reading.


Energy and Civilization: A History

Energy and Civilization: A History

Vaclav Smil

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A comprehensive account of how energy has shaped society throughout history, from pre-agricultural...


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The Sympathizer

The Sympathizer

Viet Thanh Nguyen

8.3 (3 Ratings) Rate It

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WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE FOR FICTION 2016 It is April 1975, and Saigon is in chaos. At his...

Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens

Believe Me: A Memoir of Love, Death and Jazz Chickens

Eddie Izzard

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'I know why I'm doing all this,' I said. 'Everything I do in life is trying to get her back. I think...

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City

Matthew Desmond

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Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction, 2017 Arleen spends nearly all her money on...


Social issues Essays
The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir

The Best We Could Do: An Illustrated Memoir

Thi Bui

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The Best We Could Do explores the anguish of immigration and the lasting effects that displacement...

     
     
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Grinch (194 KP) rated Legacy by David Bowie in Music

Aug 31, 2017  
Legacy by David Bowie
Legacy by David Bowie
2016 | Rock
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9.6 (5 Ratings)
Album Rating
Simply AWESOME! (2 more)
It really is what it says, a 'Legacy' and there's no doubt that this album is one of the best ever IMO.
Ziggy Stardust and Heroes top the billing for me.
  
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Daisy (166 KP) rated Rumours by Fleetwood Mac in Music

Sep 6, 2017  
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
Rumours by Fleetwood Mac
1977 | Rock
Iconic album now, still generates a massive following. (1 more)
Go Your Own Way is one of my favourite songs, but Dreams and You Make Loving Fun are the top three for me on Rumours.
  
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
Avengers: Infinity War (2018)
2018 | Action, Sci-Fi
Action Action Action!! (2 more)
The Empire Strikes Back of the MCU
So many characters
If you're not familiar with the MCU you will be lost. (0 more)
In the top 5 of my Marvel movie list.
  
Nobody's Fool (2018)
Nobody's Fool (2018)
2018 | Comedy, Drama
I mainly watched this because Tiffany Haddish was in it. She was over the top. The plot was down right dumb. In whole, this was a complete and total waste of my time.
  
Jaws (1975)
Jaws (1975)
1975 | Thriller
the tech at the time was top notch (0 more)
some of the acting isn't great (0 more)
A classic, still holds up on repeated viewings
Really a slice of life in american cinema. a great film.
  
Get Out (2017)
Get Out (2017)
2017 | Horror, Thriller
A very fresh and unique take on the horror genre, with some great performances and let’s jot forget directorial debut. Totally deserved of it’s awards and highly recommended. (0 more)
Top 5 of the year
  
The Thrilling Adventure Hour
The Thrilling Adventure Hour
Comedy, TV & Film
10
6.7 (7 Ratings)
Podcast Rating
This show is so funny. I don't think I'll ever catch up, and I'm okay with that. There are several different segments (my favorite is Beyond Belief), and they are all top notch.
  
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Joe Julians (221 KP) created a post

Aug 12, 2018  
After more thought than I care to admit, I've compiled a list of my 10 top movies here if anyone fancies a watch. Let me know yours too!
     
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365Flicks (235 KP) rated Titans in TV

Nov 1, 2019  
Titans
Titans
2018 | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
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7.8 (50 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
A DC Show we deserve
Another shining example of DC will not be beaten on the small screen. Titans is just insanely good, superbly written and top notch acting from some relative nobodies