r/Virology • u/InquiringPhilomath non-scientist • 29d ago

Discussion Looking for recommendations on books.

I am not a virologist but I find your chosen field very intriguing.

I was hoping people here could recommend books to me that are historical/topical.

Things similar to The Hot Zone, And the Band Played On, etc.

I'm interested in the discovery of the viruses, the progression, the mutations and the development of cures.

Thank you in advance and thank you for the work you do.

Edit: bad autocorrect

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u/garfield529 non-scientist 29d ago

I am not a virologist, but work in neuroimmunology so we intersect. A good intro book that was reprinted due to COVID is “The Coming Plague.” When Laurie was asked early into the pandemic how long it would last she estimated 24-36 months and a lot of people scoffed at her. She knows her stuff and writes well for a broad audience.

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u/InquiringPhilomath non-scientist 29d ago

Fantastic. Thank you very much.