Six fun science reads

A reading guide

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I love science writing and consider it the most challenging nonfiction genre. Finding the precise balance of accessible and knowledgeable is a tough ask. The best science writing should be easy to read, awe-inspiring and stay with you. Each of the books below fit into that category (and make great Christmas gifts for hard-to-buy-for folks).

The list after the jump.