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#thoughtprovokingthursday The Situation Room by @gstephanopoulos Many thanks to my friends at @grandcentralpub for the free #gifted copy of this book. Have you seen the meme going around that says something to the effect of: “Currently living in the most difficult section of someone’s AP government exam in 2053.” I couldn’t help but laugh when I saw that. Do you remember any of the questions on your exam? My uncle worked on Capitol Hill for years, so I grew up fascinated by politics. At any given minute, something unprecedented could happen sending everything in a tizzy. The electricity. The excitement. What a country! Sadly, politics have turned into something very different. Divisive. Difficult. I even hesitated when typing up this post. And yet, I continue to believe heartily in this country and the American people. And the possibilities in politics. As such, this new book exploring some of the most fascinating periods in our political history has my attention! It’s a behind the scenes look into the Situation Room during times of crisis. Some of the timeframes I’m eager to read about include: -Transcripts following the shootings of both Kennedy and Reagan -Nixon’s drunkenness which raised the military alert level to DEFCON III -The portrayal of the harrowing hours during the 9/11 attacks -Details regarding the raid on Osama bin Laden -Firsthand account of January 6 One of my most trusted booksta besties, @ohiobookgal gave this one her stamp of approval. And given the continuing nature of unprecedented times we live in, I’m eager to give it a read. •••••••• Pick your QOTD: Are you good at making decisions under pressure? Did you enjoy learning about government in school? Whatcha reading, and should I grab a copy? •••••••• #thesituationroom #presidentialhistory #georgestephanopoulos #americanhistory #apgovernment #politicalintrigue #presidentialtrivia #nonfictionreads #nonfictiontbr

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✨Thoroughly Devoted Thursday Many thanks to my friends at @aaknopf @atriabooks and @williammorrowbooks for the free #gifted copies of these books. #partner Anyone else remember the scene in Grease (yes, I’m aging myself here) where Olivia Newton John sits outside singing about her hopeless devotion to John Travolta? The heart wants what the heart wants. Well, I won’t sing to you, but I am here to tell you know... I feel completely and thoroughly (hopeless doesn’t allow the alliteration) devoted to these books. As in... devoted to the point of ignoring life and all responsibilities for the rest of today! 🌿Kin by @tayari @aaknopf On Monday, I started Kin alongside @bookmarked.by.becky @chicagobooklover and @rachellelovesbooks , and before I knew it, I was 140 pages in. I have LOVED every book I’ve read by Jones, but there is something extra special about this one. I would’ve finished it the next day if I hadn’t purposely paused to stay in step with my friends. Annie and Vernice are indelible characters, and I know I won’t want to say goodbye to them. 🌿The Mixed Marriage Project by @dorothyeroberts @atriabooks I started this book on Tuesday. I expected to enjoy this one, but I didn’t expect to be so fully invested so quickly. Two days in a row, I found myself 30% into a book and captivated by its unfolding. Roberts recounts portions of her childhood and anecdotes from her parents’ relationship alongside her discovery of her father’s research about mixed marriages. This one is easily accessible and incredibly thought provoking. 🌿The Astral Library by @katequinn5975 @williammorrowbooks As you probably guessed, I started this on Wednesday and found myself at the 50% mark before blinking. I’m a HUGE fan of Kate Quinn’s HF and let me tell you...her writing is every bit as brilliant in this new foray into fantasy/magical realism. From the first pages of the story, I was swept away. Alix is a character I easily connected with, and the introduction to this fantastical library was the stuff of dreams. 💥Now the hard part... which one of these amazing reads do I finish first??? •••••••• ❓: in comments