Vaxxers: The Inside Story is an engrossing and motivational narrative of our ongoing battle to build a working vaccine that can stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus. It recounts the intriguing story of two different scientists who did something genuinely astonishing at a rate that few people believed feasible.

So why was the book released and what it entails exactly? On January 1, 2020, Sarah Gilbert, a professor of vaccine development at Oxford University, saw an article about four individuals in China who had an unusual kind of pneumonia.

Within three weeks, Sarah and her colleagues had created a vaccination against this hitherto unknown virus. Less than a year later, vaccinations were administered globally to save thousands of people's lives from Covid-19. As a result, in her book Vaxxers: The Inside Story, Sarah and one of her colleagues, Dr. Catherine Green, disclosed the inside story of the creation of the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine, as well as the cutting-edge technology and sheer labor involved.

Sarah and Cath recount all the heart-stopping instances they encountered in the heart of the storm, separate reality from fiction, explain how they created an extremely effective medical solution in record speed as the whole world is watching, and offer us a glimpse of hope for the future. The book welcomes us inside the laboratory to see how science can rescue us from this epidemic, and how we should be well-prepared for the next one - which might be unavoidable.

Year of Release: 2021

Author: Sarah Gilbert

Goodreads Score: 4.44/5

In our opinion, we believe that "A State of Fear" is among the first publications that dissect the Covid issues to the core. In a country where no unity is found, those who oppose lockdowns believe that doing so is a complete waste of money and time, and that the plan is a complete waste of money and time. They thought that wearing masks was absolutely useless. This is why "A State of Fear" was written to inform readers why uniform fear can destroy the nation for good.

In "A State of Fear", the books break down each argument from the opposing side to explain why it's not true. She explains every single argument of hers using convincing proof while also exposing the truth behind the unreliable data about daily death tolls and "brainwashing tactics" often seen in the media.

Though not all readers might agree with her, we believe reading her scathing critique is a great way to enjoy your time. One very minor downside is that, according to some readers, the book starts to lose a bit of steam once the author starts to include conspiracy theories and worldwide planning by governments without addressing why she believes so.

Year of Release: 2021

Author: Laura Dodsworth

Goodreads Score: 4.39/5

Do you know how it feels to tackle several patients at a time during the peak of the Covid-19 Pandemic? How can a doctor bridge the gap between his/her very ill patient in isolation and their anguished family members waiting outside the room? Do you know that unsure feeling of whether the protective gears you are wearing have corresponded to scientific standards or the government's stockpile quantities?

That's right; aside from doctors who work day and night tirelessly to save their patients, we cannot know what all of those things feel like. Behind their masks and visors, these doctors are willing to do anything to keep the coronavirus at bay, keeping humanity from its eventual doom.

Rachel Clarke is an expert care physician who cared for the hospital's most terminally ill Covid-19 patient wards. In the midst of her stress, exhaustion, and a mounting death toll, Rachel observed the fortitude of both patients and NHS employees in the face of unparalleled hardship. She discovered that despite the gloom and terror, people are still holding hope about a bright future, which motivates her to complete the book "Breathtaking: Inside the NHS".

"Breathtaking: Inside the NHS" is a forthright account of what's behind closed doors at every hospital during the coronavirus era. Using evidence from nursing, acute, and intensive care colleagues - as well as, most importantly, her patients - Clarke argues that this era of contagion has engendered a great awareness of and appreciation for what matters most in life. The book is well-received and lauded by many as one of the best books about the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Year of Release: 2021

Author: Rachel Clarke

Goodreads Score: 4.31/5

The Plague Year started with the absolutely essential first glimpses into the first virus outbreak in China, before concluding everything with the vaccine buildout and the unparalleled events between Joseph Biden's election and his inauguration. This book rises towards mainstream reception by including lots of vital information and interesting historical parallels that thoroughly examines the social, medical, political, and economic repercussions of our COVID-19 pandemic.

The Plague Year by Lawrence Wright takes its readers to the CDC - where the first batch of defective test kits cost America lots of valuable time, then inside the White House's halls - where all early warnings about the virus encountered nothing but great skepticism. Next, it leads us to a COVID ward at a Charlottesville clinic, with a young idealistic female physician from Carolina. We have the chance to have a closer look into the lesser-known precincts of specialists from Goldman Sachs and even the structural system of our own human bodies - where Wright teaches us many things about the science of vaccination.

Wright is an extremely competent writer, breaking through the thick cloud of disinformation to offer us a 360-degree picture of the calamity we believed we understood. His comprehensive story honors the medical experts around America who have put themselves in danger to combat the virus, presenting America in all of its frailty, heroism, and promise. There is no doubt that The Plague Year is among the best books about the Covid-19 pandemic.

Year of Release: 2021

Author: Lawrence Wright

Goodreads Scores: 4.14/5

"The Plague" is both a wonderfully crafted masterpiece and a fable with timeless moral significance that is deeply pertinent to our times. It’s not exactly about the Covid-19 Pandemic itself - but more like about all types of pandemics in general. Still, all the lessons and key takeaways in the book can still be applied to our current Covid-19 quarantine, and that’s why many famous critics and news media (such as Vox and The New Yorker) have listed the book as among the best works about the Covid-19 Pandemic. Hence, we also decided to include it in our list.

In "The Plague", the author examines relationships, community, and life through the pandemic. Critics have interpreted The Plague" as a type of analogy for Germany's conquest of France; however, we believe it may equally be seen as a metaphor for humans' tendency for chaos and evil, despite their good intention.

While part of the elegance of the author's French prose is lost in English, readers can all understand his diversified and austere concepts. Also, we cannot help but notice that his characterization and imagery elicit many similarities to legendary authors as diverse as Hemingway and D.H. Lawrence.

Also, the author's unique thinking flow is evident in his brilliant writing. After all, he is a great yet reticent artist; hence, the man is not a bland thinker like many authors out there. Rather, he's a vivacious athlete and outspoken fighter, which reflects clearly in each of the sentences written in the chapters.

At the end of the book, this key message was successfully delivered: that your life is totally worth fighting and living for, regardless of the odds of triumph, the apparently overpowering forces of nature, or the outcomes.

Latest Release: 2021 (new edition)

Author: Albert Camus

Goodreads Score: 4.02/5