There's no denying that 1986 was a year of tragedy, with two major disasters: the explosions of Space Shuttle Challenger in January and of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in April. Both were horrific in their own right and arguably could have been avoided. And while Challenger claimed seven lives in…
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On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft
As someone who fancies himself a bit of a writer, I decided to read this book to close out the year that I became a Stephen King fan (2024).
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The Silent Patient
If you're looking for a page-turner that's part psychological thriller and part detective story, look no further. Let's follow along with Doc-tective Theo Faber as he tries to uncover the truth from his silent patient, Alicia Berenson, convicted of killing her husband...
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Twelve Angry Men
I don't remember when I first saw the 1957 Sidney Lumet film, 12 Angry Men, but it has always been a favorite of mine. I don't really know how I missed the fact that it was based on a book!
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A Christmas Carol
I read A Christmas Carol every year at Christmastime. It is currently my all-time favorite book. I know the story by heart - who doesn't? Scrooge is nearly as synonymous with Christmas as Jesus Himself! The book is extremely readable and short enough that I would encourage everyone to make…