In this episode, we are joined by the author Art Bell (@artbellauthor) as we dive into a collection of books that challenge assumptions—about power, identity, reason, and reality. Whether set in the fog of war, the haze of colonial ambition, the grim clarity of existential thought, or the murky alleys of criminal underworlds, each selection forces readers to confront uncomfortable truths and ask harder questions. Ideal for those who crave intellectually provocative reads with moral complexity, sharp insight, and a touch of darkness. If you're the kind of reader who doesn't just enjoy a good story but wants to pick it apart long after the final page, this one's for you.

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Books Discussed:

• Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
• The Maltese Falcon by Samuel Dashiell Hammett
• Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
• The Stranger by Albert Camus
• Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
• Fear and loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
• The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne