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This month's read is: "The Lincoln Conspiracy" by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch
This month was historic for America. After watching the domestic terror attack on the U.S. Capitol take place earlier this month, I was reminded of the story shared by Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch in their latest book, "The Lincoln Conspiracy." The book walks through the election of Abraham Lincoln and the elaborate plan that was carried out to ensure Lincoln made it safely to his inauguration.
It is a fascinating read and captures a moment in time when the country was slowly being torn apart by the growing unrest between the North and South. The story follows a detective, Alan Pinkerton, as he works with fellow detectives to uncover a plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln on his way to D.C. from Illinois.
Americans across the country breathed a sigh of relief on January 21, 2021, as they watched a peaceful and complete transfer of power take place when Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States. "The Lincoln Conspiracy" is a page-turner and a tough book to put down until you are assured Lincoln is safely sworn into office and assumes his place as America's 16th President of the United States.
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There's an old expression of uncertain origin that states, "May you live in interesting times." Whether it's intended as a blessing or a curse, no one could argue that we are indeed living in interesting times. But they're unsettling times too, with a global pandemic, economic despair, and domestic extremism part of the fabric of our everyday lives now. At times like these, I find it reassuring to read about how our forebears coped with their own interesting times. If you feel the same way, or you're simply an avid reader looking for fresh reading suggestions, I invite you to check out Book Corner, presented by Stand Up Republic's media manager, Mary Anna Mancuso, in today's TOPLINE. We hope you'll enjoy this new monthly feature and participate if you can. Happy reading! —Melissa Amour, Managing Editor
