Right now reading, The Great Beanie Baby Bubble, super interesting so far. It weaves together the story of the creator, the economics, and the psychology behind how the craze began and fell.
Would love to hear recommendations for other micro histories!
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Nathaniel’s Nutmeg by Giles Milton. About one man’s fight against the Dutch East India Company in the early days of the spice trade.
Salt, a World History by Mark Kurlansky.
The faithful executioner was a cool, quick read
Milk by Mark Kurlansky