Juneteenth: An American story
“On Juneteenth” is a short but important work, which we do well to consider on this day and every day.
All posts tagged: Recommended Readings
Books (along with a smattering of movies and plays) that I have found of interest and want to share
Prisoners of their own secrets
A novel that blends history in Old Edinburgh with a well-crafted crime story of blackmail and murder.
A compass, not a manual
“Continuity of memory tells us we are both descendants and ancestors.”
From the bookshelf: May 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in May.
The many forms of love
Stoner has been described as “the greatest American novel you’ve never read.”
Architecture, disability, and modern culture
Influential moments when designers engaged the embodied experiences of people with disabilities.
Reimagining perspective and agency
A brilliant reimagining of an American classic opens the world to us in a completely new way.
How to live—and think—through the challenges of our era of moral cynicism
A compelling biography of Hannah Arendt that is also a primer for how to think if we want to be free.
Be not afraid
An installment of the Chief Inspector Gamache series is fast-paced, layered, and ultimately satisfying.
From the bookshelf: April 2025
It is my intention to read five books each month. See what made the cut in April.
MORE TO COME... 