On the danger of Five Books

Five Books is a recommendation I give with some hesitation.

Basically, it’s a book recommendation website. The twist is that the recommendations come from recognized experts and relate to a specific topic. And there’s also the format: the experts’ five recommended reads appear in the course of a thoughtful interview—itself often conducted by another expert.

The passion and thought on display is immense and immensely satisfying to read.

Do I find myself checking out library books after reading them? Do I buy books I have no business buying? You betcha.

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