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Elin Hilderbrand 28 summers : a novel
Brigitte Benkemoun Finding Dora Maar : an artist, an address book, a life
Ernest Hemingway In Our Time
Marie-Helene Bertino...
PRINT BOOKS FICTION
Elin Hilderbrand 28 summers : a novel
Brigitte Benkemoun Finding Dora Maar : an artist, an address book, a life
Ernest Hemingway In Our Time
Marie-Helene Bertino...
Dr. Judit Sztaray contributed to this post.
On August 15, Mechanics' Institute (MI) wrapped up a highly successful Blitz Tournament of the Americas on Chess.com. Organized by MI in partnership with KmadaChess and...
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This Labor Day 2020 will be a temporary break from tradition. Outdoor activities around crowds remain risky, while staying indoors with the windows closed is looking better all the time. Between the poor air quality from myriad Northern California fires and an ongoing pandemic, why not just stay home? Not ideal but quite safe. There's an alternative way to celebrate labor by watching films featuring a diverse cast of...
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In the small hours of the morning on March 15, 1924 something started to smolder within the salesroom of the A. Lietz Manufacturing Company at 61 Post Street. Perhaps it was an employee’s abandoned cigarette or something more combustible. But within minutes the plate glass windows shattered, sending tinkling glass out onto the sidewalk. The explosion sent “the menace of the fire roaring into the street.” Immediately, a thr...
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Few families have been left untouched by disease, whether it's COVID-19 or a pandemic in the past. At 32, my own grandmother perished during the Influenza Pandemic of 1918. Stories of how she left six young children behind, including my mother, remain cautionary tales to this day. Undoubtedly, many families have stories such as these.
Aside from oral histories, pandemics leave an educational opportunity i...
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Avid mystery fans are undoubtedly familiar with the image of a serial killer as an eccentric genius, expertly leading police on dark, wild chases fed by premeditated clues designed to result in endless detours. The highly intelligent murderer also tantalizes us in countless television series and blockbuster films. But if you're in the mood for a clever new twist on serial killer novels, check out the latest title by...
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John Rodden Becoming George Orwell: life and letters, legend and legacy
Justin Farrell Billionaire wilderness: the ultra-wealthy and the remaking of the American West
Richard Kreitner Break It Up: Secession, Division, and the Secret History of Ame...
Meal preparation during a pandemic is tricky business. Navigating the food store and farmer's markets never used to be hazardous. Yet there is a silver lining to the current situation--more quality time in the kitchen! Whether you are an accomplished cook or a novice, experimenting with new recipes and incorporating seasonal produce feels like Sunday dinner preparation. In the new remote work environment, quick, weeknight...
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Peter Swanson Eight perfect murders
Louise Erdrich The night watchman
Erica Bauermeister The scent keeper
Fernanda Melchor Hurricane season
Vladimir Sorokin...
Hello writers! Have you been writing your way through these turbulent times? MI member Paul Heller of Same Boat Theatre Collective (SBTC) is soliciting short plays and theatrical pieces for EarthQuake: Moving the Earth with Our Voices, a global Zoom festival of performances to further the cause of environmental justice. SBTC is acc...
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