“A man who has been through bitter experiences and travelled far enjoys even his sufferings after a time”
Homer, The Odyssey
As we near the border crossing into 2018, take a moment to consider the new list of recent nonfiction for us to discuss, posted on the right.
These titles share themes of trails and borders; journeys and the meaning of home; landscapes both exterior and interior; love and war; the complicated and tender relationship between parents and children; deception and detection; identity and resilience; memories of the past, appreciation of the now, and hopes for a better future.
Choose one or read them all and travel with us.
Friday, December 29, 2017
Thursday, December 21, 2017
Readalikes: If you enjoyed December's selection . . .
If you enjoyed Time Travel: A History by James Gleick, then check out the "Sources and Further Reading" section in the book and skim through his index as well for hundreds of reading suggestions. Our book discussion members also suggested two not found on Gleick's list, the Outlander series of books by Diana Gabaldon and television show based on them and The Time Quintet by Madeleine L'Engle.
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