Pull up a chair and let’s talk
Summarizing 20 conversations with authors about writing, truth, the past, the present, and life’s lessons.
All posts filed under: Recommended Readings
Books (along with a smattering of movies and plays) that I have found of interest and want to share
A wild dream, an old Victorian, and a few grapevines from a kind neighbor
Rich Moran chats with me about his memoir of how an old house and a vineyard changed his life.
Do one thing everyday that scares you
Francis Collins looks at four core sources of wisdom: truth, science, faith, and trust.
No holiday for the inspector
Inspector Maigret cannot escape murder and intrigue even while on holiday.
Paradise is not always what it seems
Retired Chicago policeman Cal Hooper finds a small Irish village isn’t as bucolic as he imagined.
Observing history through a wider lens
European military historian Jeremy Black, MBE answers my questions about his new work, “The Civil War.”
A love letter to human intimacy and connection
A novel of hope for connection even when we find ourselves in a place of intense loneliness and isolation.
Expect the unexpected
Daniel Mendelsohn has written a brave and accessible memoir about journeys and relationships.
From the bookshelf: September 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in September.
The mysteries of the human personality
In the 5th book in the Maigret series, a criminal mastermind doesn’t account for the Inspector’s tenacity.
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