To paraphrase Mark Twain, history may not repeat itself, but it does rhyme. Our current featured book is Looking Forward, in which a newly elected President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, laid out his ideas on the role of government in the complex US economy. A must read in light of current events. The Grey Parrot has a rare, 1933 first edition. Article
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John Steinbeck John Steinbeck (1902-1968) is one of the most popular American authors of the twentieth century. His work, which reflects his youth in Salinas California, is known for his portrayals of... (read more)