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BOOK REVIEW: How To Stop Time
For anyone who loves history, time travel, and stories that weave poignant reflections into thrilling narratives, this book is a must-read. Five out of five stars—Haig truly delivers a literary time capsule.
Obituary: Jeanette "Cookie" Fletcher
A life well lived cannot be summed up in a few words, but we celebrate the love, laughter, and legacy she leaves behind.
BOOK REVIEW: Nothing Like It In The World
A forged‑in‑fire tale of ambition and endurance
Stephen Ambrose brings the Transcontinental Railroad to life—its visionary engineers, the countless Irish and Chinese laborers, and the political battles that shaped a nation. It reads like a heroic saga: gritty, grand, and unforgettable
BOOK REVIEW: In The Heart of the Sea
A gripping maritime saga that dives deep into survival and society
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick dropped me right onto the decks of the Essex—smelling the burning blubber, feeling every backbreaking pull. More than disaster, it's a window into a bygone world where whaling powered an economy and Quaker women ran Nantucket while their men braved the sea.