This week’s selection of books features a thriller that nearly predicted 9/11 and an account that traces important technologies through history.
Fiction A Predictive Thriller
‘Debt of Honor’
By Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy became a literary icon nearly overnight with “The Hunt for Red October.” Those interested in military activities around the world became massive fans. His book “Debt of Honor” practically predicted 9/11. The classic character Jack Ryan takes the lead.
Berkley, 1995, 1008 pages A Romp Through Boyhood Summer
‘Dandelion Wine’
By Ray Bradbury
In this autobiographical novel, Ray Bradbury whisks us back to 1928 in Green Town, Illinois. Douglas Spaulding, at 12 years old, engages in adventure and intrigue while also brooding on his impending adulthood and the larger questions of life. It’s a summer of new sneakers, fireworks, and family stories. With Grandpa’s dandelion wine serving as a symbol of the season’s essence, Bradbury recreates the simple joys and pleasures of his childhood’s small-town life. A great read for older kids and adults alike.
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