Russia
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Reading Ukraine: History, Memoir and Literature
Whenever conflicts erupt on the world stage, we can count on our patrons to head to their local library to find out more. When it comes to the current conflict in Ukraine, whether you prefer the objectivity of history and political analysis, the more subjective personal experiences of those involved, or the imaginative capacity of… Continue reading
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Jack Nisbet on Vasily Grossman’s Volga.
Today’s post is by naturalist and author Jack Nisbet, whose latest book is David Douglas, A Naturalist at Work: An Illustrated Exploration Across Two Centuries in the Pacific Northwest. Nisbet, a Spokane resident and winner of the Washington State Book Award, will be appearing at the Central Library on Tuesday, November 13. The Volga is the great river of… Continue reading