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Nonfiction November: Book Pairing

Posted on November 13, 2020 by

It’s week 2 of Nonfiction November and this week’s prompt comes from Julie @ JulzReads: This week, pair up a nonfiction book with a fiction title. It can be a “If you loved this book, read this!” or just two … Continue reading →

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The Storm Before the Calm

Posted on May 10, 2020 by

The Storm Before the Calm By George Friedman Penguin Random House, New York, 2020 I can’t decide whether George Friedman is a genius or a crackpot. Friedman has made a career of geopolitical forecasting.  He’s founded a couple of consulting … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Thomas Jefferson – The Art of Power

Posted on April 18, 2013 by

Thomas Jefferson:  The Art of PowerBy Jon MeachamRandom House, New York, 2013 Despite weighing in at over 500 pages, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power, by Jon Meacham, seems to be just an introduction to the man.  It’s not that … Continue reading →

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