Eight Books That Illuminate the Brilliance and Biases of the Nobel Prize

Eight books explore the brilliance and biases of the Nobel Prize, featuring works by Ishiguro, Wiesel, and Feynman. These selections highlight the range of achievements recognized while confronting the politics and critiquing the selection committees' choices, providing a comprehensive portrait of the century-old honor. Additionally, Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reacted to the news of her award in Nuremberg, Germany, as captured in a video screengrab from October 9.