Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
I re-read Brave New World and was surprised at how well it has held up. Definitely worth a re-read.
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America’s National Historic Trails by Karen Berger
America’s National Historic Trails is a lovely coffee table book that covers some of the hidden gems of America’s recreation & preservation systems (i.e., lesser known than the National Park system or National Scenic Trails system)
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Natural History by DK
I absolutely love DK books. In a world of AI and infinite access to information, they are geniuses at keeping…
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National Birds of the World by Ron Toft (plus my grades)
National Birds of the World is a brilliant book that combines two of my favorite things – birds and human…
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Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes is an underrated collection of eleven short stories, published in 1893.
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Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck
Welsh farm boy Henry Morgan becomes notorious Caribbean pirate, only to find achieving his wildest dreams brings cruel disappointment. Excellent novel!
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The Darkening Age by Catherine Nixey
Nixey’s “The Darkening Age” reveals how Christian zealots systematically destroyed classical civilization after gaining power – an excellent, well-researched read.
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A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers by Henry David Thoreau
In 1849, Henry David Thoreau published a book about a boat trip he took with his brother.
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Heretic by Catherine Nixey
Heretic by Catherine Nixey is about the hundreds, if not thousands, of versions of Christianity that flourished in the hundreds…
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I Went from Reading 40 Books a Year to Reading 0
Very interesting post -> I Went from Reading 40 Books a Year to Reading 0
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Books Read In 2024
This year was a pretty random year with what I read. It was purely driven by interests at the moment rather than any plan or queue.
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Casebook of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
The last collection of detective stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle is still surprising, fun, and better than most detective fiction today.
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Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years by Diarmaid MacCulloch
Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years by Diarmaid MacCulloch is a doorstop of a book that is readable, fascinating, and approachable.
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Blighted by Margaret Stagmeier
Blighted by Margaret Stagmeier is a book about the housing crisis that plagues American cities, with a specific focus on…
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Magic Pill by Johann Hari
I loved the nuance & storytelling of this book. Very complex topic.
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Beyond The Bake Sale by Anne Henderson
Beyond The Bake Sale by Anne Henderson is a book on world of educational partnerships, specifically focusing on how schools…
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Shanghai Free Taxi by Frank Langfitt
Shanghai Free Taxi by Frank Langfitt offers an insightful glimpse into the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary China. Langfitt, a…
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Slow Productivity by Cal Newport
Slow Productivity by Cal Newport challenges the frenzied pace of the modern workplace, suggesting that our relentless rush to be…
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Loserville by Clayton Tutor
“Loserville” by Clayton Tutor examines Atlanta’s turbulent relationship with its professional sports teams. Beginning in the 1960s, the city’s leaders used sports to redefine Atlanta’s image, but struggled with poor team performances and weak support. Despite this, sports have significantly contributed to Atlanta’s identity and development.
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American The Beautiful? by Blythe Roberson
“American The Beautiful? by Blythe Roberson is a travel book across America’s National Parks but falls short in style and pacing, resembling TikToks instead of traditional travel writing. Despite extensive park visits and commentary on America’s contradictions, the lack of context and background detracts from the experience, unlike works by Bill Bryson.”
