The narrative of America
A new book by Walter Isaacson considers one of the most famous sentences in American history.
Author: DJB
From the bookshelf: February 2026
Five books. Every month. A variety of topics from different genres. Here is the list from February 2026.
A fine way to celebrate a special day
Brief thoughts . . . and a poem . . . for a birthday.
Illuminating the past in light of the present
Eric Foner’s new book of essays reminds us that history remains visible today.
Observations from . . . February 2026
A summary of the February posts from the MORE TO COME newsletter.
Citizenship (Revisited)
An old piece that is a reminder to “Love the neighbor you like and the neighbor you don’t like.”
It’s the grounding, not the grind
A short book on coffee where it feels the author may have had a cup too many before writing.
Between the two of us we have one memory
There is beauty and joy in the everyday. Billy Collins helps us see and appreciate it.
Walking as a subversive act
My chat with Ann de Forest―editor of “Ways of Walking”―celebrating movement at a human pace.
Spring 2026
The musical performances of our son, the tenor Andrew Bearden Brown, set for this spring.
MORE TO COME... 