Eclectic

Dan Schreiber’s book “The Theory of Everything Else: A Voyage Into the World of the Weird” stands out as a diverse exploration of peculiar beliefs that have spanned centuries. Amid the rise of search engines that led to the decline of such reference works, Schreiber’s compilation offers a unique blend of historical oddities, ranging from hollow-Earthers and plant-talkers to eccentric inventors and bizarre theories. Through this eclectic mix, Schreiber captures the essence of humanity’s enduring fascination with unconventional ideas and challenges readers to navigate the fine line between curiosity and skepticism.
–The New York Times Book Review