Hipster Ariel's Literary Grotto

I read all kinds of books (one of my friends jokes that I will read anything that holds still long enough), but sci fi/fantasy is my favorite. I also love books on anthropology and archaeology and other sciences.

This is One That Everyone Should Read

8:39 pm 3 June 2015

Common Sense (Great Ideas) - Thomas Paine

This is a classic for a very good reason. Thomas Paine was the mouthpiece for our founding fathers, and for an excellent reason. He was especially gifted at succinct, well thought out arguments. This pamphlet is no exception.

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2010 BOOKS

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