Bill Gates shares five of his favorite books from a variety of genres including science fiction, memoir, biography, self-help, and science writing. via Gates Notes.
Matt Alldian
Cute and useful gift ideas that are upgrades to common household items are the topic of this Ask MetaFilter post, highlighted as a Best Of. via MetaFilter
Uncommon Path provides a list of gift ideas that give back, encourage spending time outdoors, or benefit charitable causes. via Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication.
Olivia Potts explores the history and cultural impact of the slow cooker, from its start as a bean cooker to its modern-day place in kitchens. The article also dives into the appliance's popularity and resurgences throughout the decades, even exploring the online communities that have formed around it. via Longreads
Venkatesh Rao's two-volume essay collection, "The Art of Gig," about independent consulting and life in the gig economy, is available now. via Ribbonfarm Studio.
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