Book Summaries

Filterworld

Filterworld

Kyle Chayka’s “Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture” is a thought-provoking examination of the ubiquitous effect of algorithms on modern culture. Chayka, a New Yorker staff writer, investigates how digital platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Spotify have changed cultural distribution…

Beautyland

Beautyland

Marie-Helene Bertino’s “Beautyland: A Novel” is a fascinating and multidimensional novel that dives deeply into issues of alienation, identity, and the intricacies of the human experience. The story revolves around Adina Giorno, an extraterrestrial sent from Planet Cricket Rice to…

First Lie Wins

first lie wins

Ashley Elston’s “First Lie Wins” is a gripping thriller that has received attention and appreciation from a wide range of critics and readers. The tale revolves around the heroine Evie Porter, who looks to have the perfect existence, complete with…