Beloved

Toni Morrison

The story about the trauma of former slave Sethe who lost her baby shows how the experiences of slavery continue to traumatize generations, long after it has been believed to have been overcome. A classic of American literature, heartbreaking and masterly written.

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One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Winner of the Nobel Prize for literature, Gabriel Garcia Marquez has written a masterpiece: The colorful and epic saga about the Columbian Buendía family and the city they built, Macondo.

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Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

Sheryl Sandberg

Lean in is not only the title of Sheryl Sandberg's bestseller on women and leadership, but has also become a slogan of empowerment for women who seek the same opportunities as their male colleagues.

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Beyond

If you want to get to know the scientists behind the work even better, this is just the right place for you. In this section of Beyond, the researchers present books which have impacted their lives and their ways of thinking in meaningful ways. The books presented range from novels, to memoirs, to science books of all sorts. You can filter the books by genre or just scroll through the list. This is also a great way to get inspiration for your own reading!

Matthew Larkum

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

For all who haven't read this modern classic yet: A fascinating bestseller that explains how we became what we are: Humans.

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Jan Peter Schmidt

Living to Tell the Tale

Some people's lives seem to spring from a fairy tale, as colorful, dramatic and full of excitement as they are. Gabriel García Márquez tells the story of his life, from his birth in 1927 to his marriage proposal in the 1950s. A story that is in no way inferior to his great novels.

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Cristina Bélles-Obrero

Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom is Wrong and What You Really Need to Know

Thousands of pregnancy guides claim to know the ultimate do's and don'ts for upcoming parents and pregnant women. Emily Oster offers guidance in this jungle by presenting hard facts in a friendly manner.