my top three (nonfiction)
These are the main books I recommend to all debaters (and frankly, to anyone—not just young students) who want to understand the world better, be open to more viewpoints, and think more critically:
Less is More - Jason Hickel
This book discusses everything from history, philosophy, environment, social issues, technology, and more in a way that is clear to understand and makes you rethink your unquestioned assumptions.
The Art of Logic - Eugenia Cheng
The author is a math professor who is very good at explaining logic simply in a way that connects complicated ideas to our lived experiences.
Talking to My Daughter - Yanis Varoufakis
This is a great book that explains the economic system that determines so much of our modern world, in a way that's interesting and easy to follow.
