From the bookshelf: October 2024
Each month I have a goal to read five books. Here are the books I read in October 2024.
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Weaving together the fascinating story of sheep
Sally Coulthard describes how sheep have been central to the human story for millennia.
An ingenious whodunit within a whodunit
A tale of intrigue involving an editor, her crime-writing author, and his detective, Atticus Pünd.
Rejoice in possibilities
When politicians aspire to make you fearful and alienated, joy is a fine initial act of insurrection.
Where history, science, and civilization meet
Alice Feiring’s self-described love letter to wine and a lifelong coming of age story.
Storytelling, context, and the glory of ancient Greece
Edith Hamilton’s well-known survey of Greek literature and art is definitely a product of its time.
From the bookshelf: September 2024
Each month I have a goal to read five books. Here are the books I read in September 2024.
Perceptions and perspectives
Ned Blackhawk’s important work to reimagine our history “outside the tropes of discovery.”
Creating ethical, resilient, and thriving communities
Talking with Sara Bronin about her new book, “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.”
Things take their course
While not in the top tier of Christie novels, “The Mystery of the Blue Train” is nonetheless worth the ride.
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