Best Books of 2014 for Lay Techies

by Gabriella Coleman

An intensive, potent profile of contemporary digital activism at its most unsettling—and most effective. Full review >

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by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein

Goldstein’s bright, ingenious philosophical romp makes Plato not only relevant to our times, but palpably alive. Full review >

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by Matt Richtel

Comprehensive research underlies this compelling, highly emotional and profoundly important story. Full review >

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by Michael Lewis

If you’ve ever had the feeling that the system is out for itself at your expense, well, look no further. A riveting,... Full review >

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by Steven Johnson

Of a piece with the work of Tracy Kidder, Henry Petroski and other popular explainers of technology and science—geeky... Full review >

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by Walter Isaacson

Isaacson weaves prodigious research and deftly crafted anecdotes into a vigorous, gripping narrative about the visionaries... Full review >

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by Luke Harding

Whether you view Snowden’s act as patriotic or treasonous, this fast-paced, densely detailed book is the narrative of first... Full review >

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