Educational science books for the daily commute?

In summary, the speaker is looking for an easy-to-read but educational book on science and math, and has a background in college engineering and self-study on related topics. They have enjoyed Brian Greene's works and are looking for something similar, but are also open to suggestions. They were pointed towards "The Ancestor's Tale" by Richard Dawkins, but are waiting for an updated version. They are asking for recommendations.
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I am posting this here instead of "Science and math textbooks" because I am looking for suggestions on an easy reading but educational book, not a workbook.

I am by no means an expert, but I have a solid backgound in math and physics from college (Engineering), as well as self-study with workbooks in the fields of special/general relativity, quantum mechanics etc on a hobby basis. I am looking for a book that can be read on my daily commute that does not require pencil and paper work.

I have finished most of Brian Greene's work (The elegant univers/The fabric of the cosmos/The hidden reality).

Now I'm not sure where to go, I mean Brian Greene set the standard high. He has an incredible ability to explain even the most complicated ideas, and he does it in a fun and interesting way. You never really fall out or "dull out".

I was pointed towards "The ancestors tale, Richard Dawkins", but I saw there is an updated version being released in a couple months so I want to wait for that!



Can anyone suggest some good, educational reads?

Thanks :)
 
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The Drunkard's Walk by Leonard Mlodinow was pretty good.
 

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