Category: Next Read
The Known World, by Edward P. Jones
I first heard of The Known World in an Ezra Klein interview with Jonathan Blitzer, a staff writer at The New Yorker. The show always ends with the guest being asked for three book recommendations with an explanation of why. I will often research the recommendation if their reason to read perks my interest, and…
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post
Author: Allison Pataki Genre: Historical Fiction Your Name: Margot Brief Synopsis: Fascinating woman who had to defy her gender in business. She was the richest woman on the planet.. lived through many wars and despite her wealth worked tirelessly to help those in need. She built hospitals and food kitchens during the depression and 2…
The English and Their History by Robert Tombs
I am a bit over halfway into the 29 hour read/audio of Jill Lepore’s These Truths, and this evening while listening to , Conversations with Tyler, he mentioned The English and Their History by Robert Tombs as being his top nonfiction read and considers it top of the decade, a must read. Having lived…
Prague Winter: A Personal Story of Remembrance and War, 1937-1948 by Madeleine Albright
Madeleine Albright doesn’t just write as a former Secretary of State analyzing the geopolitical shifts of WWII; she writes as a daughter discovering her own family’s hidden secrets. It is a profound exploration of moral choices—how ordinary people and world leaders alike decided what was right in a world gone mad. If you want to…
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Markus Zusak I read The Book Thief some ten or fifteen years ago. I remember it was a very good book but can not remember enough to recommend it, so I am going to put it on the list of books to read, again. It is a widely read book, any thoughts about it? The…
Know My Name – A Memoir by Chanel Miller
Know My Name is perhaps one of the most significant memoirs of the 21st century. It is a book that demands to be heard, offering a masterclass in reclaiming a narrative that the world tried to simplify. Know My Name for its extraordinary writing and transformative power. While the subject matter is heavy, Chanel…
