Nicky Mutinda

My 2025 books.

The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilkerson. This is a great read! goodreads.com/book/show/8171…

Read my 5-star review of Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe goodreads.com/review/show/71…

Read my 5-star review of Let Only Red Flowers Bloom: Identity and Belonging in Xi Jinping's China by ⁦⁦@EmilyZFeng⁩ goodreads.com/review/show/74…

Read my 5-star review of Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, and the Forty-Year Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, and Collective Memory in the Middle East by Kim Ghattas goodreads.com/review/show/73…

@goodreads I am enjoying The Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides.

What’s the first book you plan to read in 2025?

Here’s my 2024 nonfiction reading journey—each book a new perspective, a deeper understanding.

A masterpiece in every sense—The Power Broker by Robert A. Caro is a massive volume, but every page grips you. An unparalleled look at power, politics, and the making (and breaking) of New York. Truly worth the time it demands!

Great book! Before Einstein revolutionized physics, there was Lucretius—an ancient thinker who saw the universe as atoms and void to be understood, not feared.

These two are epic historical novels. Both feature a strong and intelligent narrative infused with wit and philosophical reflection.

These two leave you wondering about the evil humans are capable of inflicting on others. They highlight the power of resilience and the enduring strength of human connections under difficult circumstances.

History has a way of repeating itself – Polk’s war and Bush’s invasion of Iraq, both sparked by shaky justifications, left lasting marks. Same playbook, different century.

nytimes.com/2024/08/23/wor… via @NYTimes

I really enjoyed this book. It provides a comprehensive and personal account of modern Chinese history, juxtaposing Mao's China with contemporary China.⁦@ewong⁩

@danshipper Islamic civilizations have played an important role in shaping the world throughout history. This is an important counter narrative to the harmful stereotypes and biases associating Islam solely with terrorism.

@danshipper This one has an engagingly narrative on world history from the perspective of the Islamic world.

Happy Saturday! What are you reading this weekend?

@TheEconomist “The Lemon Tree" by Sandy Tolan stands out as one of the best in grasping not just the historical roots of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but also the deeply human elements that render the situation so complex and challenging to resolve.

These six books shed light on the history of the Israel-Palestine conflict

I've thoroughly enjoyed reading these two books. Suleyman's book presents a captivating vision of the future, while Isaacson's work provides a close and insightful examination of how Elon Musk is actively shaping that future @mustafasuleyman @WalterIsaacson