A. J. Jacobs
This is a funny, funny memoir about a year spent reading the entire 33 volume 2002 edition of the”Encyclopaedia Britannica” – all 33,000 pages of it, every one of its 44 million words. In addition to sharing with his readers some of what he learned, he tells us how the project affected his life, meditates on the nature of intelligence, and recounts a series of misadventures that include attending a MENSA meeting, competing in a crossword contest, and appearing on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire”.
This is a very enjoyable read.