The dark underworld of the soul
Come and explore a modern, sexy, complex crime novel by a Norwegian master of the genre.
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Acknowledging the difficulties
Understanding, acknowledging, and wrestling with paradox is a key to our growth as human beings.
Family, myth, and identity
A young Native American writer’s powerful push against the feeling of extinction happening in real time.
When fear and resentment take power
Given recent news events, Timothy Egan’s reminder of the history in the fight for democracy is timely.
Becoming receptive to what lies all around us
A sense of wonder leads to something deeper, lasting and significant where we are “never weary of life.”
From the bookshelf: May 2023
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from May 2023.
A civilization searching for its humanity
In “Caste”, Isabel Wilkerson writes persuasively and honestly about the American failure of character.
Exploring the mysteries of the human personality
Georges Simenon’s Maigret uses skill and empathy to discover the murderer of a burglar he respected.
One odd and fascinating creature
What does it mean to live in a world full of questions we can’t always answer?
Beware the half-truths and false narratives
John Carreyrou details the sad and sordid tale of the myth building and ultimate disgrace of Elizabeth Holmes.
MORE TO COME... 