We have been here before
We may be shocked by our country’s regression. But James Baldwin and others remind us that this is our history.
All posts filed under: Weekly Reader
An occasional series of posts with links and short descriptions to books and articles of interest.
A book becomes a book in the hands of its readers
Emma Smith on why – when we think of books important to us – we find their content is inseparable from their form.
The books I read in May 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from May 2022.
We have nothing to lose but our illusions
Reading Michael Stewart on inequality while touring countries with very different histories on the issue.
For lovers (of cities)
Cities are living organisms where we should add vibrant new chapters to history without eradicating it.
History, myths, and victory in Europe
Myths about who “won” WWII come into play in current events, from Brexit to Ukraine.
The books I read in April 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from April 2022.
Working our way through the darkness
Anne Applebaum on how authoritarians are willing to destroy their countries to maintain power.
The power of stories
Stories can be important keys to help us ask the right questions.
The books I read in March 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from March 2022.
More to Come... 