Ralph S. Mouse, by Beverly Cleary
52/60 | Started 10.13.25 • Finished 10.24.25 | 5 stars
Carolyn and I had a fun time with this classic from Beverly Cleary, which tells the story of Ralph S. Mouse and his many shenanigans as he joins his owner Ryan at school. 10/10 would recommend.
Let the Great World Spin, by Colum McCann
51/60 | Started 10.01.25 • Finished 10.16.25 | 4 stars
This book was recommended by a substacker I follow. It's the often tragic, sometimes triumphant story of a number of people who all happen to somehow have a connection to a man walking a tight rope between the World Trade Centers. Characters range from Irish immigrants to military moms. Trigger warnings apply as some of the them are involved in outreach to prostitutes. Very interesting, engrossing read.
Marco Polo, by Charles Parlin Graves
50/60 | Started 10.01.25 • Finished 10.03.25 | 5 stars
A winsomely written history of Marco Polo and his travels to the East. This telling especially focuses on his interactions with the Khans. Carolyn found this very interesting, so much so that we finished is ahead of schedule. A great brief of the famous explorer and trader.