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The Gist: Gundry, a renowned cardiac surgeon, argues that lectins—compounds found in certain fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds—are potential “health hazards” that could cause anything from weight gain to chronic disease. He also includes simple ways to avoid them, without giving up lectin-packed tomatoes, peppers, and more. 


The Gist: An American Museum of Natural History Astrophysicist, Tyson has penned two other books. As the title implies, this one is perhaps the most succinct, straightforward examination of the universe. Goodreads sums it up: “While you wait for your morning coffee to brew, for the bus, the train, or a plane to arrive, Astrophysics for People in a Hurry will reveal just what you need to be fluent and ready for the next cosmic headlines: from the Big Bang to black holes, from quarks to quantum mechanics, and from the search for planets to the search for life in the universe.”

The Gist: Chef Jean-Christian Jury’s comprehensive cookbook is a gastronomic tour of vegan cuisine, featuring nearly 500 recipes from France to Nigeria. Beautifully illustrated, the dishes are both creative and easily executed. (It’s also a gorgeous coffee table accessory.) 

Additional reporting by Brianna Wippman.

The Gist: Sandberg gets incredibly real about the death of her husband and how she moved through what The New York Times calls the “final act of love” (grief) and the “necessary betrayal on which the future depends” (recovery from that grief). Throughout, Adam Grant, a psychologist at Wharton, offers actionable tips for overcoming tragic events like death of loved ones as well as simple everyday struggles.

The Gist: This is a collection of articles and essays from the past decade penned by the “Ethicist” for The New York Times Magazine and bestselling author, Chuck Klosterman. Topics range from Usain Bolt to Taylor Swift to Tim Tebow.

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