Each month, Books & Booze spotlights a new title that sparks fresh perspective and meaningful conversation.
From bold nonfiction to culturally rish fiction, our picks are chosen to challenge, inspire, and connect us through dialogue.
How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara
This month at Books & Booze, we explore Cobalt Red, a searing investigation into the human cost behind the global tech supply chain.
From electric vehicles to smartphones, cobalt powers our modern lives. But at what cost and to whom?
Through firsthand reporting and economic analysis, Siddharth Kara exposes the exploitative systems driving artisanal mining in the Democratic Republic of Congo, forcing us to confront the invisible infrastructure behind our convenience.