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Scientists and thinkers pick the books they are taking on holiday

From a sci-fi classic to essential non-fiction, some of the brightest minds, including Peter Frankopan and Claudia Hammond, share their top picks for reading on holiday

21 June 2023

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I deeply admire Stephen Jay Gould’s limpid writing, polemical verve and his extensive cultural knowledge that allows the reader to relate seemingly disconnected facts. I read 30 years ago and will have the great pleasure of rereading it on holiday.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - AUGUST 14: British author, TV and radio presenter Claudia Hammond attends a photocall at Edinburgh International Book Festival at Charlotte Square Gardens on August 14, 2016 in Edinburgh, Scotland. (Photo by Roberto Ricciuti/Getty Images) — Claudia Hammond
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My choice is Awe by Dacher Keltner because the book is the…

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