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Ben

ben@books.theunseen.city

Joined 3 years, 6 months ago

I like historical fiction, subtly supernatural books, occasional fantasy and sci-fi, and reading to my grade-school son.

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2026 Reading Goal

Success! Ben has read 16 of 12 books.

Stephen B. Oates: With Malice Toward None (Hardcover, 2002, American Political Biography Press)

Fascinating and Challenging

I was interested in how much Lincoln vacillated and developed early on before developing his convictions later in life. Once he made up his mind, it was made, though it took him a long time to get there. The book felt comprehensive. At around 600 pages, it's a significant investment. I learned and think it was worth it.

Stephen King: On Writing (2002, Pocket Books)

"Long live the King" hailed Entertainment Weekly upon the publication of Stephen King's On Writing. …

Engaging

I couldn't put it down and learned some things. Maybe a few I'll remember.