Read when you’re happy, when you’re anxious, and in the moments in between
Ways to get closer to books.
Author: DJB
A jewel of a novel
The first Elizabeth George novel was the treasure I uncovered on a recent visit to The Lantern Bookshop.
Stories and myths
We need better stories
America remains a work-in-progress
America is an idea founded on ideals of equality and freedom. Democracy always requires our work.
The Times They Are A-Changin’
Music of hope and resistance for the Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.
From the bookshelf: December 2025
Five books. Every month. A variety of topics from different genres. Here is the list from December 2025.
Oh, the places we’ve seen!
In 2025 we were certainly “off to great places.” Here’s a recap, with a hat tip to a children’s classic.
A moment like this
Where cynics see brokenness and authoritarians claim the spoils, true leaders see great opportunities
What binds us together
A novel that speaks of dislocation, history, and the power of language.
The stuff of life
A beautiful novel reminds us that “Words, especially those written, are immortal.”
MORE TO COME... 