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Writing for the history-minded, intellectually curious reader + dispatches to the listeners of the Compendium Podcast.
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These Are the Best Novels I’ve Ever Read
How does one answer the question: Could you recommend your favorite books? I’ve been asked that question a few times throughout my time on social media, and I’ll tell you, that’s one of the hardest questions.
Donald Barthelme's "The School"
A close reading of a fantastic short story writer
Influence Business II
Now that we’ve seen what isn’t working about Congress’ relationship to the lobby, let’s see if we can fix it.
A Reader’s Guide to Literary Page-Turners
Beach reads and literary thrillers, just in time for summer's end
Influence Business I
We're fixing Congress!
Emily Wilson's Revenge Tour
Emily Wilson wants you to know she thinks Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey sucks.
August Book Club Pick: Elena Knows
Claudia Pineiro’s Elena Knows is our book club pick for August
Falling off the Map
We’re divided, everyone says.
The Sound of Distant Guns III
Many in both the North and the South believe the American Civil War is God's punishment for America's sins.
A Reader's Guide to the Sound of Distant Guns
The thirteen books that most influenced Distant Guns III
The Top 20 Sword and Sandal Films of All Time
I watched the Odyssey over the weekend, so I made a list