Category Archives: History
A Thirst for the Best (Coffee)
In my last post, we talked about all things tea. Let’s move on to a favorite of many in the Northwest, coffee. The story of coffee is a much younger one. It’s thought that coffee originated in 6th century Ethiopia … Continue reading
Filed under History, Nonfiction
A Thirst for the Best (Tea)
Most of the world seems to be divided up amongst tea or coffee drinkers, although there are many who drink neither for religious or other reasons. Today, both tea and coffee are savored throughout the world, but how did they … Continue reading
Filed under History, Nonfiction
It Was the Economy Stupid!
No offense. My subject line is the first chapter of The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street while Mugging Main Street, by celebrated LA Times journalist Robert Scheer. This recently published book begins, “They … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, Book Review, Finance, History, Nonfiction
Property of the Evacuees
To me, some of the most moving scenes in Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet were of the Seattle Nikkei (people of Japanese ancestry) having to dispose of nearly everything they had worked for and accumulated. The scene … Continue reading
Filed under Everett Reads, History, Nonfiction
History & Biography (2010 Gift Guide)
The staff of the Everett Public Library has put together a fabulous gift guide of books and music in a variety of subjects. You’re sure to find something to please every reader on your list. Why not give yourself a … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, History, Memoir & Biography, Nonfiction
I Don’t Care About History
When reading for pleasure, many people have a tendency to avoid historical non-fiction or as most people call it, history. Just the words “historical non-fiction” might make your eyes glaze over as you think of days spent in the classroom … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, History, Nonfiction
Oh, Sister
Having grown up in a big family, I thought I knew a thing or two about sibling rivalry. And then I read The Sisters: The Saga of the Mitford Family by Mary Lovell. The Mitford family makes my own eclectic clan’s … Continue reading
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The Lampshade
I didn’t know if I should write about this book. I wasn’t even going to check it out. It sat at my elbow on my desk for half an hour before I decided that I needed to check it out and … Continue reading
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Free Film Screening: Vietnam War Documentaries
On Sunday, May 2 at 2 p.m., two Vietnam War-era documentaries will be shown at the Everett Public Library Main Library auditorium as part of The Big Read program featuring The Things They Carried, Tim O’Brien’s fictional account of the Vietnam … Continue reading
Filed under Book Discussions & Events, History, Movies & Television, Nonfiction
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