Bacon's Presidential Library Vol. 23: In the Hurricane's Eye

In the Hurricane’s Eye - Nathaniel Philbrick
Penguin Books
384 Pages

At this point in the George Washington era of my Presidential Reading Project, I think I’m pretty much done with the whole life biographies of our first president. I’m reading more about specific events in Washington’s life that had huge impacts on his life. These books are addendums to the main project. As I move forward with my project, I will have to be cognizant of this and pare down my list considerably. These books are still important, but not biographies, per say, and I do enjoy reading them. While they do add important details that are sometimes left out of the whole life treatises, is it worth it to be bogged down with endless books? Where does that line get crossed? I have to get a move on regarding this project.

It's A Novel Idea: The Games Gods Play

The Games Gods Play - Abigail Owen
Entangled: Red Tower Books
592 Pages

I have to confess that I don’t read a lot of fantasy books. They’re not my thing. I’ve tried to start several books only to abandon them. That being said, there have been some notable exceptions. The Invisible Library series comes to mind as a great set of fantasy books. When I saw The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen on the shelves at the Lockport Public Library, I was initially hesitant. Thankfully, the curiosity instilled by my high school Latin teacher for everything Greek and Roman won the inner battle. This book is going to be at least in the top five of the books I read in 2025. It was so amazing. 

It's a Novel Idea: The Day Tripper

The Day Tripper - James Goodhand
MIRA
368 Pages

I’ve read other books that deeply resemble the summary of The Day Tripper by James Goodhand. Oona Out of Order by Margarita Montimore and The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger both closely resemble this novel. At least on the surface. What new wrinkle could James Goodhand deliver to set his book apart from the others? Reviews from the trade magazines gave this novel high marks. I was excited to get into this book. Show me, Mr. Goodhand, what you’ve got.