Do you aspire to be one of those people who knows at least a little bit about a lot of things?

There’s any easy way to do it: Read everything!

You can’t just stick to the thrillers, anthologies, or biographies you’ve grown partial to. If you really want to become a more well-rounded person, you’ll need to force yourself out of your comfort zone at the bookstore.

If you’re not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve selected 25 timeless books on all different topics — politics, science, history, culture, and more — that may help you become the well-rounded person you strive to be.

Natalie Walters contributed to a previous version of this article.

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