Books and Ideas

Books to Ponder: "Orbital"

Perceptions of Earth from space. What is time? And where do words come from?

Apr 25 •

Politics, Literature, and a Book Festival

Gretchen Whitmer in 2028? When is a novel not just a novel? And early influences on future literary stars.

Mar 28 •

The Politics of "Wicked" and the Wizard

How the story intersects with history and current events

Mar 2 •

Books to Ponder: "How Democracies Die"

Five thoughts on democracy, authoritarianism, and politics in America

Feb 14 •

More Books About Unsung Women in American Political History

Pioneering women who blazed a trail in U.S. politics. Part 2 of 2.

May 27, 2024 •

Books About Unsung Women in American Political History

Pioneering women who blazed a trail in U.S. politics. Part 1 of 2.

May 20, 2024 •

Notes from a Book Festival

Thoughts on politics in 2024

Mar 13, 2024 •

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