On this day 44 years ago, Patty Hearst was released on bail pending the appeal of her conviction for participating in a 1974 San Francisco bank robbery. Friends of the newsletter will know we’re big Patty Hearst enthusiasts over here. Originally published November 19, 2020.

What a way to pass the time. Through 100 book reviews, I shared my favorite pieces of literature with you all and many of you shared your favorites with me. I would always love to hear more so please send me your favorites (or least favorites) and we’ll keep reading until we’ve reviewed them all. Originally published November 5, 2020.

Books Spookier Than The State of the World. Or maybe as spooky as the state of the world. We’re deep in the season of goblins and ghouls so I thought I would share a few extra spooky reads to enjoy this Halloween. Originally published October 22, 2020.

Raise your hand if you thought we’d make it here. September brought us many events that will go down in history, and with surmounting tensions, we can feel like it’s us against the world. The book recommendations below match this feeling and are sure to keep you company when you lie awake at night. Originally published October 1, 2020.