Tag: reading
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Say Nothing Review: A Gripping Story of the IRA, Murder, and the Troubles in Northern Ireland
Reading Time: 2 minutesA compelling review of Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe. This bestselling nonfiction book explores the IRA, the Troubles, Irish history, political violence, and the long road to peace in Ireland and United Kingdom.
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Daily Writing Prompt 27-Aug: Books I Hated but Finished Anyway: 1984 and Atlas Shrugged
Reading Time: < 1 minute I’ve never abandoned a book, even the ones I hated. 1984 and Atlas Shrugged tested my patience, but I finished them anyway.
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Eye of the Needle Review: Ken Follett’s Cold War of Shadows and Suspense
Reading Time: 2 minutesEye of the Needle by Eye of the Needle from bestselling author Ken Follett. A fast-moving World War II spy thriller set before the Normandy invasion, blending espionage, suspense, and psychological tension — though not without predictable moments and uneven character depth.
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Untold History: The Stories Behind the Headlines — Episode 2 – How Britain Accidentally Trained America for Revolution
Reading Time: 7 minutesFor more than a century before 1776, the colonies were quietly practicing self‑government. Britain didn’t create dependence — it created Americans.
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BeingKevin Weekly Review: August 10–16, 2026 | Books, History, News & More
Reading Time: 8 minutes A look back at BeingKevin’s week of August 10–16, featuring daily prompts, books, history, news, AI, philosophy and plenty to think about.
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The Warmth of Other Suns Review: A Powerful Story of the Great Migration and the American Dream
Reading Time: 3 minutesA moving review of The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson, one of the most important books ever written about the Great Migration, Jim Crow America, and the Black experience in the twentieth century. This sweeping nonfiction work explores race, migration, family, resilience, and the search for opportunity in America.
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Coffee with Kevin: Weekly Reflections on Life, Work, and Everything Else 15-Aug The Classics
Reading Time: 2 minutesWhat do you think of books considered classics? Do they hold your reading style? Have you seen Gutenberg.org?
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Weekend Picks Ideas For Your Weekend – Netflix Top 10 NY Times Best Sellers & a Book Review by Kevin
Reading Time: 5 minutesDiscover top Netflix hits in the US and Brazil, NYT bestsellers, and an honest review of Isabel Wilkerson’s The Warmth of Other Suns.
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Daily Writing Prompt 13-Aug: Which Author Would You Love to Have Dinner With?
Reading Time: 2 minutesA dinner with historian Ron Chernow and novelist Barbara Kingsolver would be an unforgettable evening of history, storytelling, and life.