The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley is a genre-bending folk horror mystery that takes place at The Manor, a luxury resort-hotel on the Dorset coast. The story unfolds during the grand opening weekend, where the meticulously planned event turns into a disaster with a fire and multiple deaths. The narrative jumps between different characters, including Francesca Meadows, the owner of The Manor, her husband Owen, guest Bella, and local staff member Eddie. It reveals a 15-year-old secret involving a tragic accident and its consequences, which ultimately lead to the tragic events of the weekend. The book explores themes of secrets, local folklore, and the dark past that surfaces during the festivities[1][3][4].
Wilkie Collins's 'The Moonstone' is considered one of the first and most important examples of the English detective novel. The story centers around a stolen Indian diamond and unfolds through the perspectives of multiple narrators, each offering a unique piece of the puzzle. The novel masterfully employs suspense, red herrings, and unexpected twists, showcasing Collins's innovative approach to storytelling. Themes of obsession, colonialism, and the complexities of human nature are woven throughout the narrative. Its intricate plot and memorable characters have secured its place as a classic of the genre.
The Everything War is a comprehensive and shocking exposé of Amazon's relentless drive for power and domination. Dana Mattioli, with unparalleled access and hundreds of interviews, reveals how Amazon has bulldozed competitors, reshaped the retail landscape, transformed Wall Street's evaluation of companies, and altered the global economy. The book details Amazon's use of its size, leverage, and data to choke competition, its avoidance of tax collection, exploitation of partners, and copying of competitors. It highlights Amazon's control over online retail, its private label brands, and the extensive use of AWS by companies and governmental agencies. This investigative work stands as a classic in business journalism, exposing the deepest secrets of the world's most powerful retailer[1][4][5].
The Everything Store is a revealing and definitive biography of Amazon.com and its driven founder, Jeff Bezos. The book chronicles Amazon's journey from its humble beginnings as a mail-order book seller to its transformation into a global retail and technology giant. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, providing a detailed, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. The book highlights Bezos's relentless pursuit of new markets, his innovative ventures such as the Kindle and cloud computing, and how he transformed retail in a manner comparable to Henry Ford's impact on manufacturing.
In this book, Scott Galloway deconstructs the strategies of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google, revealing how these companies have become the most influential in the world. He explains how they exploit basic human needs such as the desire for love, sex, and consumption, and how they maintain their dominance through unique business models and strategic maneuvers. The book also discusses the implications of their power and provides advice on how individuals and businesses can learn from and adapt to the environment these companies have created.
Barry Ritholtz speaks with Dana Mattioli, an investigative reporter covering Amazon for the Wall Street Journal. Since starting at the Journal in 2006 Dana has produced a string of front-page articles on everything from the troubles at Kodak and J.C. Penney to Pfizer's $150 billion deal to buy Allergan. She was a recipient of the 2021 Gerald Loeb Award for Beat Reporting as well as the 2021 WERT Prize from the Women’s Economic Round Table. Additionally, she was part of a 2016 Gerald Loeb Award team win in the breaking news category and a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2020 for her team's investigation into Amazon. She is the author of the book "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power." On this episode, Barry and Dana discuss her path into journalism, the current era of antitrust enforcement, and Amazon's growth into the powerhouse it is today.
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