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Wild Trees, by Richard Preston
What is it about coastal redwoods that would inspire people to risk their lives to be near them? For starters, this type of redwood is located in only a few areas, but those are nearly inaccessible t… more »
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Wild Trees, by Richard Preston
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Andrew wrote 1 month ago: What is it about coastal redwoods that would inspire people to risk their lives to be near them? Fo … more »
The Terror Dream, by Susan Faludi
Andrew wrote 6 months ago: In the months and years after the attacks on September 11, 2001, contrarian women were silenced, acc … more »
Songbook, by Nick Hornby
Barry wrote 8 months ago: Although Nick Hornby may be best known for his clever and witty fiction (try High Fidelity, Hornby … more »
Glass: From the First Mirror to Fiber Optics, the Story of the Substance That Changed the World by William S. Ellis
Barry wrote 1 year ago: One of the most interesting of the subgenres of narrative nonfiction is the microhistory. You can of … more »
