Additions to Your Summer Reading List
Need a good book to read for a relaxing summer day? Try one of these from a talented alumni author.
05/18/2022 12:00 PM
Whether it鈥檚 sitting on the beach or in an air-conditioned room, summer is a great time to catch up on some reading. This issue鈥檚 authors delve into topics as diverse as state politics and dark fiction, as well as stories of self-discovery and self-healing.
鈥淪easons: My Journey through Grief鈥
Ernestine Rose 鈥72
The book chronicles Rose鈥檚 dealing with grief after the death of her husband.
鈥淓ngaged: Pat Deluhery and the Golden Age of Democratic Party Activism鈥
Pat Deluhery and Steve Dunn 鈥71
Long-time Iowa state Senator Deluhery looks back at his life and accomplished career with the help of prolific biographer Dunn.
鈥淪pontaneous Human Combustion鈥
Richard Thomas 鈥90
This collection of 14 short stories pushes the boundaries of dark fiction in an intoxicating, piercing blend of fantasy, science fiction and horror.
鈥淏reaking the Spell鈥
Rocky Smolin 鈥70
The story of one man鈥檚 journey to discover the truth of his personal boundaries and the spells that hold him.
鈥淚ntelligent Analysis: How to Defeat Uncertainty in High-Stakes Decisions鈥
Jay Grusin 鈥70 with Steve Lindo
The former CIA analyst provides private-sector audiences鈥攁nd the analysts that support them鈥攁 set of tools to stress test their decisions before executing them and to assess their decisions for soundness.
鈥淭o Martin, With Love鈥
Brad Bujnowski 鈥84
A touching yet painful inquiry into one family鈥檚 imperfect lives, as explored during a father鈥檚 critical, 17-hour hospitalization.