Litsy

Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space | Adam Higginbotham

I‘m not finished with this book yet, but I‘m still counting in as my favorite book of the month. Incredible storytelling; he expertly combines the human side of things with the technical details that I‘m so interested in.

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readswellwithothers

Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President | Candice Millard

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My “goal” for this year is to read more mindfully. To me, this means: to pay minimal attention to tracking and counting, and maximize my attention to the story, the writing, the experience of what I choose to read. It‘s been amazing! I joined my library‘s IRL bookclub, and I‘m also doing buddy reads with my 75yo mom - knowing that I‘ll discuss a book helps me focus and absorb. This one (w/Mom) made for excellent conversation! ⬇️

readswellwithothers While I hold strong to Erik Larson as my favorite non-fiction writer, I did really enjoy and appreciate the presentation of this time in history and the people and circumstances relating to the life and death of President Garfield. My history knowledge is VERY BAD y‘all - so every one of these things keeps me on the edge of my seat! Learned a lot, am eager to learn more of this time/these people. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (edited) 2d

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swynn

Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America | Ibram Kendi

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(2016) I've been reading this one since January, but it refused to be read faster. I've had to take it in more manageable chunks, contemplate its points, and follow up on some of its references. Such an insightful, thorough book -- I had several lightbulb moments while reading. I'll seek out more by Kendi but I know I'll also return to this one

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Susanita

Be Free Or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero | Cate Lineberry

1. Spent the night with my sister on Friday. We went to a lovely choral concert and the next day to a cat themed art show.
2. The former pastor of my church came back as a special speaker and offered some good insight into coping with…all this.
3. I took some old towels and a blanket to the animal shelter and learned they have a pet food bank.
4. I got a much needed haircut.
5. Two interesting Black History Month presentations. #5joysfriday

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julieclair What lovely joys. Isn‘t Robert Smalls‘ story amazing? I live near Beaufort, SC, and he is a much-admired local hero for sure. 3d

Susanita @julieclair That‘s cool! The presentation was by a storyteller who dressed like him and looked fabulous. 3d

dabbe 🩶💚🩶 3d

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OrangeMooseReads

1776 | David McCullough

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A lot happened in 1776 in the colonies and a lot didn‘t happen. Several of the key events that we think of for the Revolutionary War happened in 1776, and yet there was a lot of just moving men and planning.
This was easy to listen to and interesting. The focus was on Washington and what he did. I wish there had been less focus on him.
Over all good worth the time.

lynneamch I've had this on my shelf for quite a while. Thanks for the reminder. A worthy goal for 2026! 4d

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OrangeMooseReads

1776 | David McCullough

Started this Friday. Haven‘t listened to it since because I listen to audiobooks while I work and I took a couple mental health days.
I like McCullough he‘s good at telling the information in a palatable way.

dabbe Love him and really enjoyed this one. I still think my fave, though, is JOHN ADAMS. 6d

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