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<p>📚 One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by: Omar El Akkad</p><p>On October 25th, 2023, after just three weeks of the bombardment of Gaza, Omar El Akkad put out a tweet: "One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late...</p><p><a href="https://bookblabla.com/book/one-day-everyone-will-have-always-been-against-this" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bookblabla.com/book/one-day-everyone-will-have-always-been-against-this"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bookblabla.com/book/one-day-ev</span><span class="invisible">eryone-will-have-always-been-against-this</span></a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/libraries/" rel="tag">#libraries</a> <a href="/tags/biographyautobiography/" rel="tag">#biographyautobiography</a> <a href="/tags/world/" rel="tag">#world</a> <a href="/tags/politicalideologies/" rel="tag">#politicalideologies</a> <a href="/tags/democracy/" rel="tag">#democracy</a></p>

$On October 25th, 2023, after just three weeks of the bombardment of Gaza, Omar El Akkad put out a tweet: "One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this." This tweet was viewed more than ten million times. One Day Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This chronicles the deep fracture that has occurred for Black, brown, Indigenous Americans, as well as the upcoming generation, many of whom had clung to a thread of faith in Western ideals, in the idea that their countries, or the countries of their adoption, actually attempted to live up to the values they espouse. This book is a reckoning with what it means to live in the West, and what it means to live in a world run by a small group of countries—America, the UK, France, and Germany.  It will be The Fire Next Time for a generation that understands we're undergoing a shift in the so-called “rules-based order,” a generation that understands the West can no longer be trusted to police and guide the world, or its own cities and campuses. It draws on intimate details of Omar's own story as an emigrant who grew up believing in the Western project, who was catapulted into journalism by the rupture of 9/11. This book is El Akkad's heartsick breakup letter with the West. It is a breakup we are watching all over the United States, on college campuses, on city streets, and the consequen$

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1895.</p><p>The première of Oscar Wilde's comedy An Ideal Husband takes place at the Haymarket Theatre in London. In April, on the last day of the Haymarket run, Wilde was arrested for gross indecency; his name was removed from the playbills and programmes when the production transferred to the Criterion Theatre, where it ran for a further 13 performances, from 13 to 27 April.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal_Husband" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal_Husband"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Ideal</span><span class="invisible">_Husband</span></a></p><p>An Ideal Husband at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/885" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/885</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

Act II: Mrs Cheveley, centre, denounces Sir Robert Chiltern to his wife, 1895 premiere

Henry Wright (artist) - Illustrated London News, p. 44

"Mr. Oscar Wilde's New Play, 'An Ideal Husband', at the Haymarket Theatre": Mrs Chevely accuses Sir Robert

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1846.</p><p>Fyodor Dostoevsky's first original novel, Poor Folk, is published in the St. Petersburg Collection.</p><p>The first English translation was provided by Lena Milman in 1894, with an introduction by George Moore, cover art design by Aubrey Beardsley and publication by London's Mathews and Lane. It is the first novel by Fyodor Dostoevsky, written over the span of nine months between 1844 and 1845.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Folk" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Folk"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poor_Fol</span><span class="invisible">k</span></a></p><p>Poor Folk at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2302" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/2302</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

First English language edition of Poor Folk by Fedor Dostoiesvsky.

The first English-language edition of Fyodor Dostoevsky's "Poor Folk" was published in 1894 by Elkin Mathews and John Lane in London, and Roberts Brothers in Boston. This edition featured a distinctive cover designed by Aubrey Beardsley, a prominent English illustrator and author associated with the Aesthetic Movement.

The book was bound in original yellow pictorial cloth, a design choice reminiscent of the quarterly "Yellow Book," for which Beardsley served as art director. The cover and title page bore Beardsley's illustrations, including his "key monogram" on the spine and rear cover. This monogram, a stylized design incorporating his initials, was a signature element in many of Beardsley's works.

The yellow cloth binding, combined with Beardsley's distinctive black ink illustrations, gave the book a striking appearance that stood out among publications of the time.

This edition was part of Mathews and Lane's Keynotes Series and included an introduction by Irish novelist George Moore.

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<p>New <a href="/tags/bookreview/" rel="tag">#BookReview</a> on my <a href="/tags/blog/" rel="tag">#blog</a>: "Diary of a Bookseller." <br><a href="https://itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/book-review-diary-of-bookseller.html" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.com/2026/01/book-review-diary-of-bookseller.html"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">itinerantlibrarian.blogspot.co</span><span class="invisible">m/2026/01/book-review-diary-of-bookseller.html</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a> <a href="/tags/itinerantlibrarian/" rel="tag">#ItinerantLibrarian</a> <a href="/tags/reviews/" rel="tag">#reviews</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#bookstodon</a> <br>💙📚 </p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p>

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<p>Russian feminist and activist Maria Trubnikova was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1835.</p><p>Trubnikova hosted a women-only salon which became a center of feminist activism. Alongside Anna Filosofova and Nadezhda Stasova, whom she mentored, Trubnikova was one of the earliest leaders of the Russian women's movement; the three women were referred to as the "triumvirate". </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Trubnikova" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Trubnikova"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Tr</span><span class="invisible">ubnikova</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/feminism/" rel="tag">#feminism</a></p>

Russian feminist Maria Vassilievna Troubnikova, depicted in a 1909 publication by the All-Russian League for Women's Equality.

Maria Vassilievna Troubnikova is depicted in the 1909 publication by the All-Russian League for Women's Equality in a formal portrait.

Her attire reflects the style of the late 19th to early 20th century, with a high-collared dress that is modest yet elegant, emphasizing her professionalism and commitment to social causes.

Her expression is serious and contemplative, conveying her intellectual depth and the gravity of her activism.

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<p>Lebanese-American writer, poet and visual artist Kahlil Gibran was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1883.</p><p>He is best known as the author of The Prophet, which was first published in the United States in 1923 and has since become one of the best-selling books of all time, having been translated into more than 100 languages.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_Gibran" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_Gibran"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kahlil_G</span><span class="invisible">ibran</span></a></p><p>Books by Kahlil Gibran at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1813" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/1813"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/1813</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Self-Portrait and Muse, c. 1911 (Museo Soumaya) by Kahlil Gibran.

The painting features Gibran's self-portrait on one side, rendered with introspective and solemn expression.

Opposite him is the figure of a muse, often interpreted as an embodiment of inspiration or creativity, exuding a sense of calm and mystery.

Gibran employs muted, earthy tones—soft browns, creams, and touches of gold—creating a dreamlike atmosphere.

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1904.</p><p>The first of Virginia Woolf's published writings, "Haworth, November 1904", an account of a visit to the Brontë family home, appears anonymously in a women's supplement to a clerical journal, The Guardian. (A book review written later has appeared in the same journal a week earlier.)</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haworth" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haworth</a></p><p>Books by Virginia Woolf at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/89" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/89"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/89</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

This is the draft of the essay, which appeared in The Guardian in December 1904. Woolf opens by briefly questioning the legitimacy of literary tourism, and decides that her visit to Haworth is acceptable because it added to her understanding of the Brontës’ books. After walking the West Yorkshire moors in the bleak November weather and spending time in the family’s home and church, Woolf concludes that “however harsh the struggle, Emily, and Charlotte above all, fought to victory.” via @NYPL

https://www.nypl.org/events/exhibitions/galleries/section-1-early-years/item/13112#:~:text=%E2%80%9CHaworth%3A%20November%2C%201904%E2%80%9C%20essay%20draft&text=Woolf's%20first%20published%20essay%20is,The%20Guardian%20in%20December%201904.

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<p>Another quarter means another list of forthcoming critical tech books!</p><p>Plus, I also discuss my own reading habits in 2025 and some of the books I most enjoyed out of the 21 I read this past year.</p><p><a href="https://disconnect.blog/a-critical-tech-reading-list-for-winter-2026/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="disconnect.blog/a-critical-tech-reading-list-for-winter-2026/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">disconnect.blog/a-critical-tec</span><span class="invisible">h-reading-list-for-winter-2026/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/tech/" rel="tag">#tech</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#reading</a></p>

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<p>"There can be no freedom or beauty about a home life that depends on borrowing and debt."<br>Torvald Helmer, Act I</p><p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1879.</p><p>The first production of Henrik Ibsen's controversial "modern drama" A Doll's House takes place at the Royal Danish Theatre in Copenhagen, after publication there on December 4.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%27s_House" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%27s_House"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Doll%2</span><span class="invisible">7s_House</span></a></p><p>A Doll's House at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/2542" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>gutenberg.org/ebooks/2542</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/theatre/" rel="tag">#theatre</a></p>

Adeleide Johannessen in character as Nora, from a cigarette card of c. 1880 – c. 1882.

Adeleide Johannessen is captured mid-action, holding a tambourine in her raised hand, evoking an energetic or defiant moment from her performance as Nora.

Her body language is dynamic, and her intense facial expression reflects the emotional depth and complexity of Nora's character, perhaps hinting at her journey of self-discovery and rebellion.

Johannessen wears a full-length Victorian-era dress, with detailed pleating, fitted bodice, and layered skirts that cinch at the waist with a decorative belt.

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<p>English author Agatha Christie died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1976.</p><p>She is best known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, particularly those revolving around fictional detectives Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. She also wrote the world's longest-running play, the murder mystery The Mousetrap.</p><p>Watch our podcast about The Big Four:<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoKUX5a7T0Y&t=74s" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoKUX5a7T0Y&t=74s"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoKUX5</span><span class="invisible">a7T0Y&t=74s</span></a></p><p>Books by Agatha Chrissie at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/451" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/451"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/451</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Christie as a young woman, 1910s

Unknown author - The Christie Archive Trust

The photo typically depicts her as poised and elegant, reflecting the fashion and sensibilities of the Edwardian era transitioning into the 1910s.

Christie often appears with a gentle, confident expression, her hair styled in soft waves or an updo common at the time.

Her attire would likely consist of a high-collared blouse or dress, possibly adorned with lace, reflecting the refined yet understated elegance of the era.

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<p>Do you enjoy reading books? There's a social reading platform on the Fediverse called BookWyrm, which is a free open alternative to Amazon Goodreads. Lots more info at:</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://fedi.tips/bookwyrm-a-social-network-for-people-who-enjoy-reading" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="fedi.tips/bookwyrm-a-social-network-for-people-who-enjoy-reading"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">fedi.tips/bookwyrm-a-social-ne</span><span class="invisible">twork-for-people-who-enjoy-reading</span></a></p><p>BookWyrm lets you import your existing account data from other platforms including Goodreads, LibraryThing, StoryGraph, OpenLibrary and Calibre.</p><p>If you want to use BookWyrm's features you should join a BookWyrm server:</p><p>➡️ <a href="https://joinbookwyrm.com/instances" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>joinbookwyrm.com/instances</a></p><p><a href="/tags/feditips/" rel="tag">#FediTips</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/reading/" rel="tag">#Reading</a> <a href="/tags/bookwyrm/" rel="tag">#BookWyrm</a> <a href="/tags/goodreads/" rel="tag">#GoodReads</a></p>

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<p>The Remarkable Life of Charles Dickens: Hard Times & Great Expectations</p><p>One of the greatest writers of English literary history, Charles Dickens’ rags-to-riches story is as incredible as any of his greatest works of fiction.</p><p>By Catherine Dent</p><p><a href="https://www.thecollector.com/charles-dickens-remarkable-life/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.thecollector.com/charles-dickens-remarkable-life/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.thecollector.com/charles-d</span><span class="invisible">ickens-remarkable-life/</span></a></p><p>Books by Charles Dickens at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/37" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/37"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/37</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Portrait of Charles Dickens by Jeremiah Gurney, c. 1867–1868.

Dickens appears older, with his characteristic beard and somewhat tired expression, reflecting the toll of his demanding career and failing health.

The portrait is a waist-length photograph, focusing on Dickens’s face and upper torso.

He is dressed formally in a dark suit with a vest and a neatly tied cravat, typical of Victorian fashion, emphasizing his status as a literary and public figure.

Dickens's expression is serious and introspective, with his gaze directed slightly away from the camera. This contemplative look may suggest his reflective nature during this period of his life.

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<p>3 philosophy classics that are better than self-help books</p><p>Self-help often distills philosophical ideas for the modern ear. Sometimes, its better to go back to the source.</p><p>By Jonny Thomson</p><p><a href="https://bigthink.com/thinking/3-philosophy-classics-that-are-better-than-self-help-books/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="bigthink.com/thinking/3-philosophy-classics-that-are-better-than-self-help-books/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">bigthink.com/thinking/3-philos</span><span class="invisible">ophy-classics-that-are-better-than-self-help-books/</span></a></p><p>The 3 philosophy classics are available at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Nicomachean+Ethics&submit_search=Search" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Nicomachean+Ethics&submit_search=Search"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/searc</span><span class="invisible">h/?query=Nicomachean+Ethics&submit_search=Search</span></a><br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3600" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3600</a><br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49965" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49965</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/philosophy/" rel="tag">#philosophy</a></p>

First page of a 1566 edition of the Aristotolic Ethics in Greek and Latin

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=Nicomachean+Ethics&submit_search=Search

Title page of the Essais with notes

Michel de Montaigne († 1592) -

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3600

A part of a Taoist manuscript, ink on silk, 2nd century BCE, Han Dynasty, unearthed from Mawangdui tomb 3rd, Chansha, Hunan Province, China. Hunan Province Museum.

Unknown author - Mawangdui Silk Manuscript Volume First, Wen Wu Publishing, Beijing, China, 1980-03

https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49965

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<p><a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1872.</p><p>Jules Verne's novel Around the World in Eighty Days (Le Tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) finishes serialisation (since November 2) in the daily Le Temps, the day after the concluding date of the narrative. The story was published in installments over the next 45 days, with its ending timed to synchronize Fogg's December 21 deadline with the real world. </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_the_World_in_Eighty_Days" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_the_World_in_Eighty_Days"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Around_t</span><span class="invisible">he_World_in_Eighty_Days</span></a></p><p>Around the World in Eighty Days at PG:<br><a href="https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=le+tour+du+monde&submit_search=Go%21" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?query=le+tour+du+monde&submit_search=Go%21"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">gutenberg.org/ebooks/search/?q</span><span class="invisible">uery=le+tour+du+monde&submit_search=Go%21</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Cover of the French first edition of Jules Verne's Around the World in Eighty Days. Published on January 30, 1873,[1] printed by Gauthier-Villars, published by Pierre-Jules Hetzel & Cie, Paris. 217 pages, illustrated with B/W engravings by De Neuville and Benett. (publisher's binding).

Centered prominently is the title, "Le Tour du Monde en Quatre-Vingts Jours," surrounded by ornate borders and motifs inspired by travel, exploration, and exotic destinations. Visual elements such as globes, compasses, and decorative frames emphasize the book's focus on global circumnavigation.

The illustrations by De Neuville and Benett, reproduced in black and white within the 217 pages, add further detail to the narrative, bringing key scenes to life with precision and dramatic flair. The overall design of the cover communicates a sense of grandeur and excitement, perfectly encapsulating the spirit of Verne’s iconic tale.

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<p>"All the glories of the sunset,<br>In the sunrise one may see;<br>That which others call the dawning<br>Is the night for you and me."</p><p>Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt , who died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1919, was an American poet. She published hundreds of poems in nationally circulated newspapers, magazines, and anthologies as well as in eighteen volumes of poems, two of which she co-authored with her husband, the poet John James Piatt.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Morgan_Bryan_Piatt" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Morgan_Bryan_Piatt"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah_Mo</span><span class="invisible">rgan_Bryan_Piatt</span></a></p><p><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25004" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25004</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/poetry/" rel="tag">#poetry</a></p>

Photographic portrait of American author Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt (1836-1919). From American Women: Fifteen Hundred Biographies with Over 1,400 Portraits, Frances E. Willard and Mary A. Livermore, editors. Mast, Crowell & Kirkpatrick, 1897 (revised edition from 1893), vol. 2, p. 569.

Piatt is portrayed in a formal seated pose, reflecting the conventions of late 19th-century portraiture. Her attire is elegant and characteristic of the era, with intricate lacework and detailed fabric adorning her high-collared dress. Her hair is styled in a manner typical of the time, complementing her refined and composed expression. Her gaze, directed slightly away from the camera, conveys thoughtfulness and dignity.

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<p>To G. H. Hardy who had expressed worry that the number of a taxi - 1729:<br>"No, it is a very interesting number; it is the smallest number expressible as a sum of two cubes in two different ways, the two ways being 1^3+12^3 and 9^3+10^3."</p><p>Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan was born <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1887. He is noted for his extraordinary achievements in the field of mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series, and continued fractions.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivasa_Ramanujan" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivasa_Ramanujan"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Srinivas</span><span class="invisible">a_Ramanujan</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

The Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (centre) together with his colleague Godfrey Harold Hardy (extreme right) and other scientists outside the Senate House at the University of Cambridge.

The photograph depicts the renowned Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan seated at the center, accompanied by prominent mathematician Godfrey Harold Hardy on the far right, along with other distinguished scientists. The group is posed outdoors in front of the Senate House at the University of Cambridge, a historic building characterized by its classical architecture.

Ramanujan, dressed in traditional Indian attire, stands out among the group with his composed demeanor and distinctive cultural attire, reflecting his roots amidst the academic setting of early 20th-century Cambridge. Hardy, in contrast, wears formal Western clothing, typical of academic circles in England at the time.

The setting of the Senate House, with its stately columns and formal academic environment, underscores the significance of this gathering, highlighting Ramanujan's groundbreaking contributions to mathematics during his time at Cambridge despite the challenges he faced.

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<p>"The trouble with this country is... that there're too many people going about saying "The trouble with this country is—"<br>Dodsworth, Ch. 10 (1929)</p><p>American novelist, short-story writer, and playwright Sinclair Lewis died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1951.</p><p>Lewis wrote six popular novels: Main Street (1920), Babbitt (1922), Arrowsmith (1925), Elmer Gantry (1927), Dodsworth (1929), and It Can't Happen Here (1935). </p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_Lewis" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair_Lewis"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinclair</span><span class="invisible">_Lewis</span></a></p><p>Sinclair Lewis at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/278" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/278"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/278</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a></p>

Sinclair Lewis, Nobel laureate in Literature 1930.

Lewis is seen with a sharp, angular face, a prominent nose, and a high forehead. His expression is thoughtful and slightly reserved, reflecting his intellectual nature.

He is dressed in early 20th-century attire, typically a suit and tie, presenting a professional and refined look suitable for his era and stature.

He is seated with a relaxed but composed posture, often gazing directly at the camera or slightly to the side, evoking a sense of introspection and seriousness.

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<p>"Throughout space there is energy. Is this energy static or kinetic! If static our hopes are in vain; if kinetic — and this we know it is, for certain — then it is a mere question of time when men will succeed in attaching their machinery to the very wheelwork of nature."</p><p>Serbian-American inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla died <a href="/tags/otd/" rel="tag">#OTD</a> in 1943.</p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_Tesla"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikola_T</span><span class="invisible">esla</span></a></p><p>Books by Nikola Tesla at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/5067" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/5067"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/5067</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/technology/" rel="tag">#technology</a></p>

Nikola Tesla (1856-1943) thinking.

Tesla is seated in a dimly lit study or laboratory. He wears a dark, tailored suit, complete with a high-collared white shirt and a neatly tied bowtie, reflecting his elegant style. His slender frame and sharp features are illuminated by soft, focused light, emphasizing his high cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and slightly furrowed brow.

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<p>Rights of Nature: A Reading List</p><p>What would it mean for rivers, forests, and animals to have legal rights? A global movement is rethinking law’s relationship to nature.</p><p>By: Sam Firman </p><p><a href="https://daily.jstor.org/rights-of-nature-a-reading-list/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_id=01KEYB46PN6NMF8X3GYBW3ZKEX&_kx=3MZUehzXM-41qlWAMPUiuNZadX2p0SByuNf_t0eMLB0.U5D8ER" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="daily.jstor.org/rights-of-nature-a-reading-list/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_id=01KEYB46PN6NMF8X3GYBW3ZKEX&_kx=3MZUehzXM-41qlWAMPUiuNZadX2p0SByuNf_t0eMLB0.U5D8ER"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">daily.jstor.org/rights-of-natu</span><span class="invisible">re-a-reading-list/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=campaign&utm_id=01KEYB46PN6NMF8X3GYBW3ZKEX&_kx=3MZUehzXM-41qlWAMPUiuNZadX2p0SByuNf_t0eMLB0.U5D8ER</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/environment/" rel="tag">#environment</a></p>

An almond tree flourished in the surroundings of the church of Santa Cruz de Olorda, in the Sarria district of Barcelona. In the background, you can see a farmhouse.

https://www.europeana.eu/pt/item/2024914/photography_ProvidedCHO_Ajuntament_de_Girona_102099

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<p>What Is Entropy? A Measure of Just How Little We Really Know.</p><p>Exactly 200 years ago, a French engineer introduced an idea that would quantify the universe’s inexorable slide into decay. But entropy, as it’s currently understood, is less a fact about the world than a reflection of our growing ignorance. Embracing that truth is leading to a rethink of everything from rational decision-making to the limits of machines.</p><p>By Zack Savistky</p><p><a href="https://www.quantamagazine.org/what-is-entropy-a-measure-of-just-how-little-we-really-know-20241213/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.quantamagazine.org/what-is-entropy-a-measure-of-just-how-little-we-really-know-20241213/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.quantamagazine.org/what-is</span><span class="invisible">-entropy-a-measure-of-just-how-little-we-really-know-20241213/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/science/" rel="tag">#science</a> <a href="/tags/physics/" rel="tag">#physics</a> <a href="/tags/entropy/" rel="tag">#entropy</a></p>

Carnot aged 17 in the uniform of a cadet of the École polytechnique. Portrait by Louis-Léopold Boilly (1813).

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<p>A Review of Homeless: <a href="https://lydiaschoch.com/a-review-of-homeless/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="lydiaschoch.com/a-review-of-homeless/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">lydiaschoch.com/a-review-of-ho</span><span class="invisible">meless/</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/sciencefiction/" rel="tag">#ScienceFiction</a> <a href="/tags/postapocalyptic/" rel="tag">#PostApocalyptic</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/bookreview/" rel="tag">#BookReview</a></p><p><span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p>

Book cover for Homeless by Neal Shooter. Image on cover shows a black and white sketch of someone walking through a forest on a cold winter day. The ground is covered in snow, the trees are bare, and the person is so bundled up you can’t tell what they look like.

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<p>The strange tale of Sigmund Freud’s begonia</p><p>How the gift of a plant helped Emma Freud finally get to know her great-grandfather</p><p>by Emma Freud</p><p><a href="https://observer.co.uk/news/first-person/article/emma-freud-sigmund-freuds-begonia" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="observer.co.uk/news/first-person/article/emma-freud-sigmund-freuds-begonia"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">observer.co.uk/news/first-pers</span><span class="invisible">on/article/emma-freud-sigmund-freuds-begonia</span></a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/literature/" rel="tag">#literature</a> <a href="/tags/botany/" rel="tag">#botany</a></p>

Begonia obliqua L.

Robert John Thornton (1768-1837) - Botanicus http://www.botanicus.org "Temple of Flora"

The image depicts Begonia obliqua (now more commonly known as Begonia species), showing:

A begonia with characteristic asymmetrical (oblique) leaves in rich green tones, with prominent red stems
Delicate pink blossoms and white star-shaped flowers scattered throughout the composition
An orange/brown butterfly in the upper left, adding life and movement to the scene

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Begonia#/media/File:Begonia_obliqua00.jpg

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<p>This week's <a href="/tags/newbooks/" rel="tag">#NewBooks</a> at the library:<br>- I bought a second-hand copy of <a href="/tags/isotopes/" rel="tag">#Isotopes</a>: Principles and Applications, published by Wiley. Isotopes are hugely important in various branches of science, and I have it in mind to get to grips with the finer details at some point.<br>- I found a copy of Simon Lamb's Devil in the Mountain: A Search for the Origin of the Andes at a local charity shop, a classic from <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@princetonupress" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>princetonupress</span></a></span><br>- And I bought a copy of Paul Thagard's Bots and Beasts: What Makes Machines, Animals, and People Smart? from <span class="h-card"><a href="https://mastodon.mit.edu/@themitpress" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>themitpress</span></a></span> for basically the price of a packet of crisps.<br><a href="/tags/chemistry/" rel="tag">#Chemistry</a> <a href="/tags/physics/" rel="tag">#Physics</a> <a href="/tags/geology/" rel="tag">#Geology</a> <a href="/tags/earthsciences/" rel="tag">#EarthSciences</a> <a href="/tags/orogeny/" rel="tag">#Orogeny</a> <a href="/tags/cognitivescience/" rel="tag">#CognitiveScience</a> <a href="/tags/cognition/" rel="tag">#Cognition</a> <a href="/tags/intelligence/" rel="tag">#Intelligence</a> <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#Books</a> <a href="/tags/scicomm/" rel="tag">#Scicomm</a> <a href="/tags/bookstodon/" rel="tag">#Bookstodon</a> <span class="h-card"><a href="https://fedigroups.social/@bookstodon" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>bookstodon</span></a></span></p>

A photo of three books standing on a small, brown, wooden table. The out-of-focus background shows black shelves full of books and part of the beech-coloured laminate floor.

On the left, Isotopes: Principles and Applications, showing a chunky hardback book with a bluish-black cover. A band of large ochre and brown pixels is running diagonally across the bottom-left corner. Though no explanation is given on the cover, this is a close-up of a colourised schematic plot that shows nuclides and their decay products

In the middle, Devil in the Mountain: A Search for the Origin of the Andes, showing a colour photo of a group of small, single-storey concrete buildings on a barren hillside with a huge mountain range with snow-covered peaks in the background. This photo is reproduced in the book, with the legend explaining that this is a small cemetery on the road to the Zongo Valley in the Cordillera Real, just north of La Paz. The peak in the background is the 6088 metre high peak of Huayna Potosi.

On the right, Bots and Beasts: What Makes Machines, Animals, and People Smart?, showing a colour photo of three figures, a small white robot, a woman, and a dog, in a grassy field facing the viewer, the out-of-focus background showing a blue sky.

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<p>The Man Who Stole Infinity</p><p>In an 1874 paper, Georg Cantor proved that there are different sizes of infinity and changed math forever. A trove of newly unearthed letters shows that it was also an act of plagiarism.</p><p>By Joseph Howlett</p><p><a href="https://www.quantamagazine.org/the-man-who-stole-infinity-20260225/" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.quantamagazine.org/the-man-who-stole-infinity-20260225/"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.quantamagazine.org/the-man</span><span class="invisible">-who-stole-infinity-20260225/</span></a></p><p>Cantor at PG:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/34168" rel="nofollow" class="ellipsis" title="www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/author/34168"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/autho</span><span class="invisible">r/34168</span></a></p><p>Cantor in Principia Mathematica:<br><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/78050" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">https://</span>www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/78050</a></p><p><a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a> <a href="/tags/mathematics/" rel="tag">#mathematics</a></p>

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<p>So I guess it's time for an <a href="/tags/introduction/" rel="tag">#introduction</a>. Well, I'm a 30 something <a href="/tags/black/" rel="tag">#Black</a> <a href="/tags/queer/" rel="tag">#queer</a> woman. I love to read <a href="/tags/books/" rel="tag">#books</a>. I love the <a href="/tags/nyknicks/" rel="tag">#NYKnicks</a>. I like <a href="/tags/bicycles/" rel="tag">#bicycles</a> even though, it's not my primary mode of transportation. I like refurbishing and upgrading old electronics, specifically <a href="/tags/ipods/" rel="tag">#iPods</a> and <a href="/tags/laptops/" rel="tag">#laptops</a>. <a href="/tags/tv/" rel="tag">#TV</a> and music have kept me going more than anything else. I'm branching into <a href="/tags/linux/" rel="tag">#Linux</a> and getting more familiar with <a href="/tags/foss/" rel="tag">#FOSS</a>. I am a <a href="/tags/blogger/" rel="tag">#blogger</a> and I have linked my blog in my bio.</p>

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