This week, we feature the first novel of an iconic fictional spy and a fascinating analysis of the world economy’s most indispensable inventions. Fiction James Bond’s Grand Entrance ‘Casino Royale’ By Ian Fleming Ian Fleming was a British intelligence officer during World War II and transferred his experiences, although obviously embellished, to pen and paper….
“Team of Rivals”: How Lincoln Chose His Cabinet Based on Their Strengths—Even Were They Opponents
Although a hefty read at 916 pages, “Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln” is not scholarly. Yet the size of this prize-winning book conveys the weight of Abraham Lincoln’s cabinet choices, as well as the strategic mind that eventually garnered his rivals’ respect. On the eve of the Civil War, the 16th…
Book Recommendation: ‘1,000 Books to Read Before You Die: A Life-Changing List’: A Bucket List for Book Lovers
January 12, 2023
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I’ve mentioned before that I am a bibliophile. I like to read and I like to collect books—not as a hoarder, although my overflowing bookshelves might say otherwise. I do pass on books that I know family or friends might enjoy. Since I was a young child, I’ve been fascinated with books and all the…
The Masculinity Message in ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Having read numbers of classic books, my friends are often surprised to hear that I had never read J.R.R. Tolkien’s famous “Lord of the Rings” trilogy. “You have to read it,” numerous individuals—many of them males—exhort. This fall, several of my friends—also male—took the bull by the horns and gifted me a beautifully bound edition…
Book Review: ‘The Siege of Loyalty House: A Story of the English Civil War’: Raising Arms Against Royalty
Following the death of his mother, Elizabeth II, in September 2022, Charles III became King of the United Kingdom and the 14 other Commonwealth realms. At age 73, he became the oldest person to accede to the British throne, being the longest serving heir apparent. England retains her royalty, as do several other countries. As…
Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for Jan. 6–12
This week, we feature a close look at how species are named, a legendary (fictional) detective’s first case, and the brilliant history of a World War II code. Fiction Nero Wolfe Begins ‘Fer-de-Lance’ By Rex Stout There’s so much pleasure that comes from experiencing a detective’s first case. This is what you get with “Fer-de-Lance,”…
Repentance Brings Virtue Into the Light: L. Frank Baum’s Short Story, ‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’
Although we are beginning a new year rather rather looking toward the end of the last one, it’s always a good time to think about repentance. Sometimes we let vice rule our lives, hiding our virtue in the deepest and darkest parts of ourselves. In his short story, “A Kidnapped Santa Claus,” L. Frank Baum…
Book Review: ‘The Girl With the White Flag’: A Child’s Account of America’s Invasion of Okinawa
“The Girl with the White Flag: A Spellbinding Account of Love and Courage in Wartime Okinawa” is the inspiring story of 7-year-old Tomiko Higa’s bravery during the American invasion of Okinawa in 1945 at the close of World War II. The memoir describes the traumatic experience of young Tomiko as she and her family are…
La Fontaine: The Virtue of Absentmindedness
It’s often forgotten that being memorized is the best way to be remembered. For centuries, British schoolchildren had to learn to recite the first 20 lines of Geoffrey Chaucer’s general prologue from the “Canterbury Tales.” Then that got thrown out. Now, Chaucer has, for most people, joined that long list of vague names inhabiting a…
Book Review: ‘Forest Walking: Discovering the Trees and Woodlands of North America’
I have a friend who is an avid hiker. Admittedly, I am envious when I see his posts about his latest sojourn on this trail or that. He’s in his 70s and has been discovering the delights of forest adventures for decades. He’s part of a local hiking group, and with backpacks secured and walking…
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