A recap of the books we’ve spotlighted in the past few days.
How to Dodge a Cannonball
By Dennard Dayle
This rollicking bildungsroman unfolds amid the Civil War.
A look at what’s steaming up the shelves this month.
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Around the World in 80 Words: A Journey Through the English Language
By Paul Anthony Jones
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This entertaining look at the lexicon is best savored in small doses.
The Day Lincoln Lost: A Novel
By Charles Rosenberg
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What if the presidential election of 1860 had gone another way?
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And why you should, too! (Hint: It’s not just for the rewards.)
What do book lovers have queued up on their nightstands and ready to read before lights-out? We asked one of them, and here’s what she said.
Authors on Audio: A Conversation with Daniel Hornsby
By Stephen Usery
An occasional series in which writers speak for themselves.
White Hot Light: Twenty-Five Years in Emergency Medicine
By Frank Huyler
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This compassionate essay collection beautifully captures a life spent in healthcare.
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