Books

City of Glass

City of Glass is a novel written by Paul Auster, published in 1985. The story follows a detective named Quinn who receives a mysterious phone call that leads him into a labyrinthine investigation in New York City. As Quinn delves deeper into the case, he encounters a series of strange characters and events that blur the lines between reality and fiction. The novel explores themes of identity, language, and the nature of storytelling, making it a compelling and thought-provoking read for fans of postmodern literature and mystery novels.

Descartes' error

Descartes' Error is a book written by Antonio R. Damasio, a renowned neuroscientist. In this book, Damasio challenges the traditional Cartesian dualism, which separates the mind and body. He argues that emotions and feelings are not separate from rational thought but are integral to it. Damasio presents evidence from neuroscience and case studies of patients with brain damage to support his argument that emotions play a crucial role in decision-making and rationality. The book explores the relationship between the brain, emotions, and consciousness, and it has had a significant impact on the field of neuroscience and psychology.

Frictionless

Nada

Nada es una novela escrita por la autora española Carmen Laforet, publicada en 1945. La historia sigue a Andrea, una joven que se traslada a Barcelona para estudiar en la universidad después de la Guerra Civil Española. A medida que Andrea se adapta a su nueva vida, se enfrenta a las dificultades de la posguerra, la soledad y las tensiones familiares. La novela explora temas como la alienación, la búsqueda de identidad y la lucha por encontrar un sentido en un mundo marcado por la devastación y la incertidumbre. Nada es considerada una obra importante de la literatura española del siglo XX y ha sido aclamada por su estilo narrativo y su representación de la realidad social de la época.

The Left Hand of Darkness