Here are two new books I want to read. Perhaps you’ll also find them interesting. One is a novel that’s, according to the subtitle, “a sea story, a war story, a love story.” The other is what’s being described as a well-researched, fascinating look at Chicago's 1871 disaster.
Tag: Mark Helprin
My most given books
A comment during an interview with author Mark Helprin turned my thinking to the books I’ve given most as gifts. Here they are.
The power of love and conscience
If you’re looking for a novel to get lost in or for a holiday gift, here’s a recommendation: “Paris in the Present Tense” by Mark Helprin.
The miracle of Peter Lake
Mark Helprin’s “Winter’s Tale” hit the New York Times best-seller list 31 years ago in 1983. This past February, it hit movie theaters, and the bad reviews drove me to read the novel. Here’s more about that experience.
The Longest Chapter 