The forgotten life and mysterious death of baseball’s first phenom
Thomas W. Gilbert’s newest book examines the life and mysterious death of baseball’s first hero.
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When our refuge is shattered
Nathaniel Popkin talks with me about his new novel and age-old divisions that remain with us today.
A celebration of independent bookstores
April 25th: A day to make a big dent in my quest to visit all 29 DC-area independent bookshops!
Creation begins in the darkness
Readings from several writers on life, death, darkness, light, resurrection, and love.
Hanging out with John Prine
Tom Piazza creates an intimate portrait of one of the most beloved singers and songwriters of our times.
Living in the in-between times of life
Arthur C. Brooks looks at how to face, and perhaps even thrive, in the midst of the inevitable.
Considering revolution from a different viewpoint
An award-winning history illuminates the overlooked dimensions of American history.
From the bookshelf: March 2026
Five books. Every month. A variety of topics from different genres. Here is the list from March 2026.
Baseball is the belly-button of our society
My regular spring training routine includes reading a book about baseball.
The dandelion principle
Thoughts and images from our National Trust Tours trip to The Seychelles and Madagascar.
MORE TO COME... 