What are some good reads to learn more about the (modern) world?

[Yannick]

I’m planning on reading more, trying to improve my intellectual level. But I don’t have all the time of the world. What are some good reads for that purpose? I accept all (non-fiction) genres: economics, politics, religion, history… 
I have already read “The God Delusion” by Richard Dawkins.

[sky29]

I just read "London for immigrant suckers" and I'm not sure if it can improve your intellectual level, but it certainly tick some of your boxes.

 

Politics - yes, ( warning - it can destroy lives if managed by charlatans)

Religion - yes  ( the drug of the nation)

Economics - yes ( housing market)

History - yes, although you were not specific whose history. This book briefly examines the history of Yugoslavia, but amazingly, through the Prism of football.