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The Power of Ritual

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Harry Katz

We humans are social beings. We need connection to survive and thrive. The trouble is we’re not getting enough of it these days. One of the cruelest effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it separates us from the people … Continue reading →

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Wintering: A Season With Geese

Posted on December 19, 2021 by Harry Katz

Over the last couple of years I’ve got into the habit of taking a walk through my neighborhood each evening. On weekends I go for longer walks in a large park a few miles from my home. I suppose it’s … Continue reading →

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Poe for Your Problems

Posted on December 9, 2021 by Harry Katz

Edgar Allan Poe is one of the most creative and influential American writers of all time. He wrote 70 short stories, published three volumes of poetry, a full length novel plus numerous essays and letters. He invented the detective story. … Continue reading →

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Dying of Whiteness

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Harry Katz

There are two main ideas in Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland: Right-wing policies implemented by Republican administrations attract supporters because they align with a fundamental desire of many white voters to preserve … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2021 Week 4: Stranger Than Fiction

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Harry Katz

Nonfiction November is zooming by. It’s now week 4, and this week we’re hosted by Christopher at Plucked from the Stacks: “This week we’re focusing on all the great nonfiction books that *almost* don’t seem real. A sports biography involving overcoming … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2021 Week 3: Be the Expert / Ask the Expert / Become the Expert

Posted on November 15, 2021 by Harry Katz

Welcome to Week 3 of Nonfiction November. Our host this week is Veronica at The Thousand Book Project. And the topic is: Three ways to join in this week! You can either share 3 or more books on a single topic … Continue reading →

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Why We’re Polarized

Posted on November 13, 2021 by Harry Katz

Ezra Klein says polarization is the “master story” that explains why US politics is so toxic and dysfunctional these days. His book Why We’re Polarized aims to help us make sense of it all. I don’t know how I missed … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2021 Week 2: Book Pairings

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Harry Katz

It’s Week 2 of Nonfiction November, hosted by Katie @ Doing Dewey. And the topic is: This week, pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title. It can be a “If you loved this book, read this!” or just … Continue reading →

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Nonfiction November 2021 Week 1: My Year in Nonfiction

Posted on November 3, 2021 by Harry Katz

It’s hard to believe it’s already November! But that means it’s time for Nonfiction November. This is my second year participating. I’m looking forward to discovering lots of new bloggers, and to sharing some of my favorite books too. Rennie … Continue reading →

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Rationality

Posted on October 30, 2021 by Harry Katz

I loved Steven Pinker’s previous book, Enlightenment Now, which I reviewed here. There were parts of it that made me want to jump up and cheer. So I was eager to read his latest, Rationality: What It Is, Why It … Continue reading →

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