I’ve previously written about enjoying Plato at the Googleplex and prior to that book, I discovered Rebecca Goldstein’s 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction. It’s a story that which explores the experience of a professor of psychology who has written a best-selling book on atheism. 

While dealing with topics such as the quest for immortality (can it only be obtained via fame?), whether there is an element of the divine when it comes to being brilliant, and the search for a messiah, it’s also an interesting investigation into the debates about religion and reason. A particularly useful element is the appendix, which gives the arguments that were detailed in the title, but ultimately this is a book about relationships, finding purpose and making connections, which creates a detailed and thought-provoking read as well as a useful reference text in passing.