Sagan’s speculations on the evolution of human intelligence. Good stuff.

Funny and bitter essays from a man who has seemingly given up on the human race.

All about salt. Yep.

A generally funny book of Bryson’s farewell tour through Great Britain.

I can’t believe this is the first book I’ve read by Le Guin, but it is. Anyway, it’s a fine collection of short stories.

A remarkable book about human fallibility in estimating probability.

Archie and the Big Man search for the father of Lily Rowan’s secretary.