Are you confused about which book to read next … look no further … there are lists and lists, and lists for all sorts of preferences here!
Find books here to read about the gloriousness of mathematics. The books have been selected to provide an insight into the world of mathematics and mathematicians and how it surrounds us all – we have taken care that no knowledge of mathematics is required to read any of these books! Mathematics is known as the language of the universe – so we can all instinctively bask in its beauty given an open window.
Simon Singh does a wonderful job of explaining how a mathematical theorem took over 350 years to solve! A great introduction on what it means to be a mathematician. Mathematical knowledge not required to enjoy the book 😉
“Maths is one of the purest forms of thought, and to outsiders mathematicians may seem almost other-worldly.”
Did you know that The Simpsons is full of mathematical references and that a lot of the writers for the programme are mathematicians?! Yes, mathematicians are funny people and smart!
An interesting article to get you started on this book: https://www.theguardian.com/science/brain-flapping/2013/oct/16/maths-fun-mathematics-humour
