Recently Read: The Disappearing Spoon

The Disappearing Spoon: And Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements by Sam Kean takes readers on a wild ride through the periodic table, sharing quirky and surprising tales behind the elements. Kean also reveals how elements played roles in world history, from ancient alchemy to modern science. It's a clever, humorous exploration of chemistry that makes the periodic table far more exciting than it ever was in school. I think this book's highly accessible style will endear it even to non-fans of chemistry. Check it out!