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  The Uptown Local - Joy Death and...

  Cory Leadbeater

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  A brilliant debut memoir about a young writer—struggling with depression, family issues, and addiction—and his life-changing decade working for Joan Didion 
  As an aspiring novelist in his early twenties, Cory Leadbeater was presented with an opportunity to work for a well-known writer whose identity was kept confidential. Since the tumultuous days of childhood, Cory had sought refuge from the rougher parts of life in the pages of books. Suddenly, he found himself the personal assistant to a titan of literature: Joan Didion. 
  In the nine years that followed, Cory shared Joan’s rarefied world, transformed not only by her blazing intellect but by her generous friendship and mentorship. Together they recited poetry in the mornings, dined with Supreme Court justices, attended art openings, smoked a single cigarette before bed. 
  But secretly, Cory was spiraling. He reeled from the death of a close friend. He spent his weekends at a federal prison, visiting his father as he served time for fraud. He struggled day after day to write the novel that would validate him as a real writer. And meanwhile, the forces of addiction and depression loomed large. 
  In hypnotic prose that pulses with life and longing, The Uptown Local explores the fault lines of class, family, loss, and creativity. It is a love letter to a cultural icon—and a moving testament to the relationships that sustain us in the eternal pursuit of a life worth living. 

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  Settler Militarism - World War...

  Juliet Nebolon

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  Under martial law during World War II, Hawai'i was located at the intersection of home front and war front. In Settler Militarism, Juliet Nebolon shows how settler colonialism and militarization simultaneously perpetuated, legitimated, and concealed one another in wartime Hawai'i for the purposes of empire building in Asia and the Pacific Islands. She demonstrates how settler militarism operated through a regime of racial liberal biopolitics that purported to protect all people in Hawai'i, even as it intensified the racial and colonial differentiation of Kanaka Maoli, Asian settlers, and white settlers. Nebolon identifies settler militarism's inherent contradiction: It depends on life, labor, and land to reproduce itself, yet it avariciously consumes, via violent and extractive projects, those same lives and natural resources that it needs to subsist. From vaccination and blood bank programs to the administration of internment and prisoner-of-war camps, Nebolon reveals how settler militarism and racial liberal biopolitics operated together in the service of capitalism. Collectively, the social reproduction of these regimes created the conditions for the late-twentieth-century expansion of United States military empire.

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  Mila At The Bar - Lesbian Short...

  Monique Rose

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  A lesbian short story to get into the mood. 
  Mila can’t stop looking at the woman on the other side of the bar. She’s tall and pretty, with long red hair pulled back in a tight knot at the back of her head and a deep plunging blouse that more than shows off her assets. Busty, curvy, beautiful. 
  Mila takes another sip of her beer. She’s almost thirty-two, and she’s never been with anyone but men…

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  The White Bull

  Voltaire

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  Voltaire's The White Bull unfolds a satirical tale exploring the absurdities of power and society. Through wit and humor, Voltaire critiques the flaws of human nature and institutions. This short narrative reflects Voltaire's timeless commentary on tyranny, corruption, and the pursuit of enlightenment. In a clever and entertaining style, 'The White Bull' invites readers to reflect on the follies of the world, offering a poignant satire that remains relevant across epochs. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Constantine the Great - The...

  Kelly Mass

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  Constantine I, often called Constantine the Great, was one of the most significant emperors of ancient Rome, reigning from 306 to 337 AD. Born in Naissus, in the province of Dacia Mediterranea (modern-day Niš, Serbia), he was the son of Flavius Constantius, a Roman army officer and a prominent figure in the Tetrarchy, and Helena, a woman of humble Greek origins. His father's position as one of the four emperors in the Tetrarchy was instrumental in shaping Constantine's early life and military career. Under emperors Diocletian and Galerius, Constantine demonstrated his military prowess, initially fighting against barbarian tribes and the Persians in the eastern provinces. In 305 AD, he was summoned to the West to aid his father in campaigns in Britain, where he earned further distinction. 
  Following the death of his father in 306 AD, Constantine’s soldiers declared him emperor at Eboracum (modern York, England). Over the next two decades, he would overcome rival emperors, such as Maxentius and Licinius, in a series of civil wars, eventually becoming the sole ruler of the Roman Empire by 324 AD. His reign marked a period of significant transformation, both militarily and administratively. 
  To strengthen the empire, Constantine initiated a series of reforms. He reorganized the imperial administration, separating civil and military powers to create a more efficient system of governance. Acknowledging the need for economic stability, he introduced the solidus, a new gold coin that helped curb inflation. This currency would become the standard for Byzantine and European economies for nearly a millennium. He also restructured the Roman army, creating specialized units that could respond swiftly to internal threats and barbarian invasions.

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  Mindset: Book summary & analysis...

  Briefly Summaries

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Mindset, by Carol S. Dweck. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Carol S. Dweck. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  "Mindset: The New Psychology of Success" offers a groundbreaking exploration into the power of our beliefs. The author reveals how the mindset we adopt can dramatically impact all aspects of our lives—from education and business to sports and personal relationships. By distinguishing between the fixed mindset, which views abilities as static, and the growth mindset, which sees abilities as developable, the author provides readers with practical strategies to cultivate a growth-oriented perspective. Through compelling research, real-life examples, and actionable advice, this book empowers readers to transform their thinking, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting success.

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