Bringing a sense of order and clarity in a chaotic world
Cataloging is fundamental to the acquisition and spread of knowledge. It is a basic necessity of civilization.
All posts tagged: Weekly Reader
An occasional series of posts with links and short descriptions to books and articles of interest.
The past and future of one weird rodent
Beaverland is a mind-expanding look at a “keystone species,” without which other species would surely perish.
In some cases, it is obvious who committed the crime
Agatha Christie’s best-known mystery sets me off on a year of reading crime stories…fictional and real.
The books I read in December 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from December 2022.
The 2022 year-end reading list
A compilation of the books I read and shared with other readers during 2022.
In the realm of love
The journal of C.S. Lewis on grief, written after the death of his wife, is poignant and unflinchingly honest.
The books I read in November 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from November 2022.
Help for the restless believer
Frederick Buechner’s theological reflections are gifts to the doubter and restless believer alike.
The billionaire has no clothes
Planning creates places for democracy to work. “Elite Capture” asks: Will the plans be theirs or ours?
Giving thanks for childhood heroes
Willie Mays has written a glorious memoir, as you would expect from the greatest player ever.
MORE TO COME... 