The narrative of America
A new book by Walter Isaacson considers one of the most famous sentences in American history.
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From the bookshelf: February 2026
Five books. Every month. A variety of topics from different genres. Here is the list from February 2026.
There would be neither slaves nor masters
Allen Guelzo’s intimate study of Abraham Lincoln’s powerful vision of democracy.
From the bookshelf: January 2026
Five books. Every month. A variety of topics from different genres. Here is the list from January 2026.
Waiting for peace
In the third of the Maigret series, Georges Simenon writes of a crime where everything seems false.
Read when you’re happy, when you’re anxious, and in the moments in between
Ways to get closer to books.
A jewel of a novel
The first Elizabeth George novel was the treasure I uncovered on a recent visit to The Lantern Bookshop.
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.
What binds us together
A novel that speaks of dislocation, history, and the power of language.
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