A brief look at special book editions for our men and women who serve. As well as, a celebration of The Great Gatsby. The great American novel that turned 99 years old just the other week.

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A few thoughts on audiobooks. Pros, cons, and tips for those new to the audiobook realm.

Five of the best books I read this year. (And cheers to many more in 2024.)

Henry Kissinger & Sandra Day O’Connor both passed away this week. Today, on the blog, I review my favorite biographies on both of these historic individuals.

The history of the “relationship” between JFK, James Bond, and Bond’s creator Ian Fleming.

Ulysses S. Grant is one of the most fascinating characters in American history. Here are some recommended reading materials if you want to learn more about his story, and ultimately ours.

As I embark on Volume II of The Last Lion, I wanted to share some of my favorite photos from the trilogy.

A few thoughts on Bruce Catton’s boyhood memoir, and memoirs in general.

A few photos from the Hemingway Exhibit at the John F. Kennedy Library.

Henry Kissinger turned 100 this past May. This post is a review of Walter Isaacson’s masterful work on Kissinger’s life and times.

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Taylor Branch’s trilogy on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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A breakdown of Tom Wolfe’s The Right Stuff, and what made both book and subject so interesting.

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