Litsy

On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century | Timothy Snyder

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4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ March 2025 Bookclub Pick

First half better than the 2nd half. Enjoyed all historical comparisons. Came with facts. Didn‘t not expect it to predict current day issues despite being published in 2017.

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ImperfectCJ

Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens | Richard Haass

Well, this dedication hits hard.

Bookwormjillk I have this on my list to read soon. Looking forward to your review. 1d

Kerrbearlib Stacked! 1d

Susanita He was a speaker at an event at my old office, and I talked to him briefly. Smart guy. 23h

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ncsufoxes

An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s | Doris Kearns Goodwin

Our local library branch had a used book sale this weekend. My daughter & I stopped by earlier today, towards the end of the sale. We got 5 books for $3. These both were in new condition. Not that I need more but 2 I‘ve never read & happy to support our library.

AmyG Ooooo In Cold Blood is such a great book. 2d

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Clare-Dragonfly

Woman, Life, Freedom | Marjane Satrapi

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The title of this book is the rallying cry for Iranian protesters after the murder of Mahsa Amini by police. This graphic collection pulls no punches. I was disturbed and inspired. I know a lot more and have a much better understanding of the recent history and current state of protest and repression in Iran. And, unfortunately, some of it reminded me very strongly of the current state of politics in the US. 😞

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Julsmarshall

The Boyfriend Candidate: A Novel | Ashley Winstead

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So behind on book reviews! I finished this one awhile back, sweet, funny and set in Austin, where I live, so that is always fun. A librarian who likes her quiet life makes a deal (fake relationship, anyone?) with an exuberant gubernatorial candidate and sparks fly. Great on #audio , a nice escape from the pit of despair that is Texas politics right now.

Julsmarshall I failed to mention that allusions to where I work, the largest state library association in the country, feature prominently and scenes are set at a large library conference. Made it even more fun! (edited) 3d

KathyWheeler @Julsmarshall You might have sold this to me with the library association and conference references. 😊 Those are two things I miss since I retired. 3d

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IriDas

The Conquest of Bread | Peter Kropotkin

Anarchy is just another way to stand up to the bullies.

#freereads #classicbooks

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rwmg

Fascism: A Very Short Introduction | Kevin Passmore

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The author admits in the first chapter that fascism is difficult to define and that different characteristics will be emphasised depending on what definition one chooses. The characteristics he chooses to highlight have some uncomfortable resonances this year (2025) considering this book dates from 2014. ⬇

rwmg He then looks at what might be considered proto-fascist movements before WW1 before moving on to the classic Italian fascism of the interwar years and its similarities and differences with Nazism and authoritarian movements in other parts of Europe. Lastly he considers whether right wing movements after WW2 and into the 21st century really count as fascist and whether it is a meaningful pejorative. 1w

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rwmg

Fascism: A Very Short Introduction | Kevin Passmore