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Books (along with a smattering of movies and plays) that I have found of interest and want to share

From the bookshelf: May 2023

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Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from May 2023.

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In “Caste”, Isabel Wilkerson writes persuasively and honestly about the American failure of character.

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Georges Simenon’s Maigret uses skill and empathy to discover the murderer of a burglar he respected.

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What does it mean to live in a world full of questions we can’t always answer?

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John Carreyrou details the sad and sordid tale of the myth building and ultimate disgrace of Elizabeth Holmes.

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Q&A with Rich Moran on why we need to banish a “meh attitude” to succeed in work and life.

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Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from April 2023.

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In Agatha Christie’s skillful hands, an inheritance and a family of suspects make for a challenging mystery.

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Life is about relationships. If you don’t believe it, just look at trees.

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Lisa Ramsay’s history of my hometown public library is a wonderful addition to the story of these national treasures.