How to Invent Everything

I picked up this book because I was looking for a fun romp in the sci-fi side of things and this one had good reviews.
I don't know what I was expecting from this book, but I sure didn't expect a new found love for science. Ryan has found a way to get across scientific concepts in a humorous yet super understandable way. There were many times I thought to myself “it's THAT easy? I should try it out!”
I started out listening to this book and 3/4 of the way through actually went to B&N to get a physical copy to see all of the illustrations. I should point out this is the first time I have bought a physical book in years. This was the best kind of “bait and switch” (from my experience, at least) that a reader can happily run into.
“How To Invent Everything” should be required reading in grade school. Shoot, I think North should write a whole curriculum. Looking forward to what's next with this great author.

This is one of the best books I've ever read. It's funny, informative and fascinating. If you were a kid like me who was obsessed with the show How Stuff Works, Mythbusters and the book series “How Do Things Work” this is for you!

This book gives you an overview of everything in our world and how to make it. I'm often curious about a subject and want to know more, but am overwhelmed at the thought of reading an entire book about it. This guide is the solution.

While laughing at the author's commentary, I now feel like I much better understand how our world works...and how I could rebuild it if I get into a time machine mishap in the future

Nerd-snipping with a comedic twist. “If you liked Randall Munroe, you might like...”

I've never had this much fun learning how to do things like domesticate animals and make penicillin.