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What I have been reading – Samuel Adams: Revolutionary

Posted on November 18, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.” William Shakespeare If Stacy Schiff’s Samuel Adams: Revolutionary (The Revolutionary: Samuel Adams a book by Stacy Schiff (bookshop.org) is any guide, … Continue reading →

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What I have been reading: the Grimnoir Chronicles

Posted on October 21, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

The Grimnoir Chronicles, by Larry Corriea, is a noir fantasy trilogy set in 1930s America. In this alternate history, a source of “magic” appears in our world in the late 19th century. At first only a few individuals are able … Continue reading →

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What’s on my autumn reading list for 2023

Posted on September 30, 2023 by John Kevin Hickey

“Well, there’s so much to read, and I’m so far behind.” Wallace Stegner, Crossing to Safety Today I want to share with you my autumn reading list. It’s funny, but while I was writing this post, I realized that I … Continue reading →

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