[This Week's Books] 'Nae Ireumeun Demon Copperhead' and More

My Name is Demon Copperhead

This is a novel published in 2022 by contemporary American ecological writer Barbara Kingsolver. Last year, this work earned Kingsolver the Pulitzer Prize and her second Women's Fiction Award. It is a modern retelling of Charles Dickens' autobiographical novel "David Copperfield," written 175 years ago, adapted to suit the sensibilities of today's readers. Dickens wrote David Copperfield based on his childhood experiences of poverty and hard labor. Kingsolver believes that the issues Dickens faced back then remain unresolved. The story depicts the arduous journey of the protagonist Demon, born as the son of a teenage single mother, as he moves through foster homes. (Written by Barbara Kingsolver / Translated by Kang Dong-hyuk / Bank Tree)

The Digital Economy in One Book

This book introduces 10 key IT industry keywords to understand the coming world. These include "Artificial Intelligence," the key to innovative technology; "Blockchain," a decentralized economic ecosystem; "Data and Cloud," information that predicts the future; and "Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality," which offer new experiences. Centered around these 10 keywords, it provides explanations of terms, key figures and brands, and future investment information. This is a revised and expanded edition published after four years, reflecting the development of IT technology and the latest trends. (Written by Yoon Joon-tak / Wise Map)

Time to Read the Stars

This coming-of-age novel narrates the history of science from heliocentrism to the theory of relativity through the perspective of a boy named William. William must spend a week of summer vacation at his eccentric great-aunt's house. Though he is disheartened, expecting the most dreadful seven days, he accidentally discovers a telescope lens in an old box at his great-aunt's house and learns about her remarkable side. The great-aunt tells stories about the astonishing discoveries of ten great scientists including Copernicus, Kepler, Newton, and Einstein. (Written by Gertrude Keil / Translated by Kim Wan-gyun / Biryoungso)

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