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This Supreme Court decision just ended is sure to go down in history as one of the worst eras in the Court’s history, with so many bad decisions. Of course, for that ‘down in history’ ...
by DebtorsPrison
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People in Leif Engler's new novel who are not in subservient labor to the astronauts (think of the type of billionaire that builds his own space ships) live in desiccated towns. They garden, barter ...
by bookgirl
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“When the president does it, that means that it is not illegal." - Richard Nixon Two books have become necessary reading. Secondly, Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72 by Hunter S. Thomson. '72 was a watershed moment in US politics where party...
by Larry Lagarto
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I’ve gotten way behind on keeping track of our books. Fortunately, most of our newer books are e-books, so I don’t have to pull out actual dead tree books. So this is my project for the next few weeks. Welcome to What Are You Working On? where we talk...
by vgranucci
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LGBTQ Literature is a Readers and Book Lovers series dedicated to discussing literature that has made an impact on the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people. From fiction to contemporary nonfiction to history and everything in...
by Chrislove
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“Are you feeling better Coolie?” mom asked as I sat at the kitchen table eating Campbell’s chicken noodle soup out of a bowl. I nodded. I had opened the can and heated it up myself on the stove. “Oh good”, she said as she turned back to a big metal...
by leftyparent
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Yesterday, a walk through a local bookstore renewed a sense of pride and hope — indeed, optimism. The shelves — filled with wisdom, thinking, ideas, direction. As I entered the store, looking for a light summer read, I picked up Neil de Grass Tyson’s...
by smartcookienyc
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You Can’t Read That! is a periodic post about book banning. YCRT! features news and opinion roundups, commentary, history, and banned book reviews.
My rating: four ...
by pwoodford
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Our times are awash in flags, a lesson in respect I love it when my grandson stays overnight. He bounds out of bed filled with energy. A reminder I have lost some of the vitality of youth. Mortality gradually becomes a part of one’s consciousness. I am...
by Grey Panther
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In WAYR? , I note what I’m reading and comment...you note what you are reading and comment. Occasionally, I may add a section or a link related to books…
I am reading:
The Master by Colm Tóibí
by Chitown Kev
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