Published in Quintessence of Dust
Author Stephen Matheson
Various book memes have come across my path, and they can be inspiring and interesting. Here's one I chose to pass along because it should result in the evolution of a pretty good list of recommended popular science books. (The originator calls it the "great pop-sci book project.") If you choose to pass it on, follow the instructions and link to the source, which is Cocktail Party Physics.