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ABBY Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry "I am reading Lonesome Dove. I'm not very far into it because it's a bit of a humdinger. I've been scoping out some Texas history websites and I went to Johnson State Park and asked them about cattle drives, and the ranger suggested Lonesome Dove, and when I watched … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
MOLLY River of Dark Dreams: Slavery and Empire in the Cotton Kingdom by Walter Johnson "This is a book about the Mississippi River Valley and the history of how slavery shaped its economy. It's very important that we all read something about the Civil War for its 150th anniversary. Also, no one should smile … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
SALVADOR The Martian by Andy Weir "I just started this book, which begins with the astronaut having been deserted on Mars after the mission is aborted and the others on the mission assume he's dead. I really like it when an author drops you right into the middle of action. Andy Weir is a … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
SALVADOR The Happiness of Pursuit by Chris Guillebeau "Fantastic! I will read anything this guy writes. I started with his The Art of Non-Conformity, which is a classic along with The Happiness of Pursuit. Guillebeau is so clear about how people live their lives thinking that's what they're supposed to do, not thinking about … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
COLLEEN The Art of Comforting: What to Say and Do For People in Distress by Val Walker "This book shows you the best ways to help people who are dealing with trauma or distress. Incredibly helpful--it takes a lot of guesswork out of what to do to help someone by describing the positive psychological aspects … Continue reading What We’re Reading This Week
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