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February 9, 2026

The Book of Revolutions by Edward Feld *** (of 4)

Interesting for those curious about the interplay of the Hebrew Bible and historicity. Feld does not take a stance on which is more accurate, archaeology...

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February 3, 2026

The Beast in the Clouds by Nathalie Holt *** (of 4)

The year is 1929. America’s large museums are filling out their exhibits with mysterious animals delivered from the remotest parts of the world. There are...

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February 3, 2026

The Blood Spilt by Asa Larsson ** (of 4)

Second in the Swedish noir series featuring once-upon-a-time lawyer, Rebecca Martinsson. If proof were needed that even in midsummer, when the sun shines unceasingly, that...

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January 26, 2026

Mixing History & Politics When Baking Sourdough | RAISING AMERICA

Come with Elizabeth as she makes sourdough and stay for a conversation with Author or "Sourdough Culture," Eric Pallant.

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January 13, 2026

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green **** (of 4)

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Green makes a strong case that the title of his book is accurate. Across human history, tuberculosis has been human’s deadliest pathogen. An estimated billion...

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January 13, 2026

The Season: A Fan’s Story by Helen Garner **** (of 4)

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Helen Garner is an accomplished screenwriter, novelist, short story writer, and journalist. In her late 70s searching for something to write about she settled upon...

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December 28, 2025

Firefly by Henry Porter *** (of 4)

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In the mid 2000-teens, migrants from the Middle East, Asia, and North Africa risked their health, security, and livelihoods in hopes of finding better lives...

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December 26, 2025

The Heart of a Stranger by Angela Buchdahl **** (of 4)

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This book, with its very Reform take on Judaism, inspired me to be a better practitioner of Reform Judaism’s highest ideals. More importantly, Rabbi Buchdahl...

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December 15, 2025

Squash Bread for the Experienced

My daughter Leah is prone to raising too many squashes and gives me some at about the same time that the only vegetables worth purchasing...

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December 15, 2025

How to Dodge a Cannonball by Dennard Dale *** (of 4)

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A parody, satire, stand-up comedy, history lesson, and vital social commentary in one book. The protagonist Anders, is a white teen during the Civil War...

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