From The Greats
Lisa RandallTheoretical particle physicist and cosmologist
“Flatland’’ by Edwin Abbott, which is very smart.
Recommended · Exact quote
Source: The Boston Globe
Evidence details
Reading interviewOwn answer to "What science books do you like?" in a reading interview; favorable named pick.
The quote is taken word for word from the source.
The Boston Globe · undated · accessed 2026-10-26
Interview · Interview
Q&A reading interview; Randall's own labeled answer names the book with favorable judgment. The URL path carries 2011/10/15, but the page shows no visible publication date, so the date is recorded as undated.