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Science

Looking Through the Microscope

Aug 11, 2026

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4 min read

Looking Through the Microscope

A biology professor takes us on a quick tour of the world of the amoeba.

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Politics & Current Events

It's a Rich Man's World

Aug 4, 2026

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5 min read

It's a Rich Man's World

How the wealthiest Americans are allying themselves with foreign powers to establish oligarchic control of our government.

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Religion / Philosophy

Onward Christian Soldiers Marching as to War

Jul 28, 2026

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5 min read

Onward Christian Soldiers Marching as to War

A former Christian college psychology professor debunks the myths that support Christian nationalism.

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Novels

40,000 Men and Women Everyday

Jul 21, 2026

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5 min read

40,000 Men and Women Everyday

John Kenney's 2025 bestseller is a comedic novel about death.

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Economics

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I Want Money, Lots and Lots of Money

Jul 14, 2026

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4 min read

I Want Money, Lots and Lots of Money

Andrew Ross Sorkin's 2025 NYT bestselling narrative history of the stock market crash of 1929

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Space & Astronomy

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You May Be Here Today, and Gone Tomorrow

Jul 7, 2026

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5 min read

You May Be Here Today, and Gone Tomorrow

Ryan Walters on the tragic Apollo 1 accident and it's ramifications for America's race to the moon

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And All The Rest…

American History

From indigenous civilizations to European arrival, the American Revolution, the Civil War, the struggles for Civil Rights, on up to today

Anthologies

Collections of short stories

Australiana

History and culture of Australia

Autobiography

People tell us about themselves

Biography

Stories about an individual or individuals as told by others

Canadiana

Culture and history of Canada

Economics

Books about money, commerce and exchange

LGBTQ+

Books about or of interest to LGBTQ+ people

Lingustics

Books about language and the study of language

Microhistories

Books that take an everyday object and do a deep dive into its history

Mysteries

Mysteries and detective stories

Novels

Fictional stories of the human experience

Politics & Current Events

Books about politics and / or recent events

Religion / Philosophy

Philosophy, Religion, Religious Figures, Religious Experiences

Science

Books about science or the history of science

Science Fiction & Fantasy

All categories of science fiction and fantasy

Self Help

Improving your mental, emotional or physical well-being

Space & Astronomy

Books about the exploration and study of space

Technology

Books about the tech industry or related modern technology

Travel

Travel adventures

True Crime

Non-fiction stories about crime or criminals

World History

Books that examine the history of humanity

Let's Talk About Sex Baby

Jun 30, 2026

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4 min read

Let's Talk About Sex Baby

Dr. Lixing Sun explores the weird and wonderful science of reproduction

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It Was Sad When That Great Ship Went Down

Jun 25, 2026

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5 min read

It Was Sad When That Great Ship Went Down

Perseverance and luck in this true story of survival at sea.

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Microhistories

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Nothin' Thinks Like a Dame

Jun 16, 2026

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4 min read

Nothin' Thinks Like a Dame

Stories of the wives of college faculty and their struggles with lack of opportunity, unemployment, underemployment, as well as identity within, and belonging to the campus community.

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American History

I Know St. Peter Won't Call My Name

Jun 9, 2026

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5 min read

I Know St. Peter Won't Call My Name

The tyrants and rogues behind the grievances listed in our nation's Declaration of Independence are seen here as the patriots of 1776 viewed them.

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Rewritten by Machine on New Technology

Jun 2, 2026

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5 min read

Rewritten by Machine on New Technology

AI is here to stay. George Pillari offers hints on how you can take advantage of it.

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Lingustics

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Staring at the Blank Page Before You

May 26, 2026

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4 min read

Staring at the Blank Page Before You

Joel Halldorf traces the history of writing and reading from clay tablets to e-readers

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Politics & Current Events

Don't Talk. Listen to Me Instead.

May 19, 2026

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4 min read

Don't Talk. Listen to Me Instead.

A way forward for the Democratic Party from a Democratic mayor.

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Travel

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A Man of Means by No Means

May 12, 2026

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4 min read

A Man of Means by No Means

On a ramble with Isaac Fitzgerald in the footsteps of Johnny Appleseed

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Science Fiction & Fantasy

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The Winter Winds Will Be Much Colder, Now You're Not Here

May 5, 2026

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5 min read

The Winter Winds Will Be Much Colder, Now You're Not Here

Another Twofer Tuesday. Today, a self-help book for those with anxiety, and a science fiction book with a premise that should give it's characters anxiety themselves.

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