book review

November 17, 2024

Book Review: ‘Those Opulent Days’ is a mystery drenched in cruelties of colonial French Indochina

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“Those Opulent Days” is Jacquie Pham’s first novel. (Atlantic Monthly Press via AP) It’s not often that a historical novel is set in the Vietnam of the 1920s, a period when the land in Indochina […]

Crutchfield & Willis: North Carolina must count every vote

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KELLOGG & HOELSCHER: Dual status disaster

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HUDSON: Neighbors helping neighbors

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Book Review: ‘Those Opulent Days’ is a mystery drenched in cruelties of colonial French Indochina
It’s not often that a historical novel is set in the Vietnam of the 1920s, a period when the land in Indochina was occupied and exploited by French colonizers. It’s also unusual that such a [...] The post Book Review: ‘Those Opulent Days’ is a mystery drenched in cruelties of colonial French Indochina first appeared […]
HUDSON: Taking care of our veterans
This past Veterans Day, we honored and recognized the best among us: our brave men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform. We owe endless gratitude to these heroes who willingly risked their lives [...] The post HUDSON: Taking care of our veterans first appeared on The North State Journal.
Veterans face challenges starting small businesses, but resources are there to help
NEW YORK — Many veterans who’ve started small businesses tell a similar story: Their military service prepared them mentally for the task, but they were at a disadvantage when it came to the financial part. [...] The post Veterans face challenges starting small businesses, but resources are there to help first appeared on The North […]
US agency says, despite Tesla’s statements, vehicles can’t drive themselves
DETROIT — The U.S. government’s highway safety agency says Tesla is telling drivers in public statements that its vehicles can drive themselves, conflicting with owner’s manuals and briefings with the agency saying the electric vehicles [...] The post US agency says, despite Tesla’s statements, vehicles can’t drive themselves first appeared on The North State Journal.
Alabama Amazon workers get third labor union vote after judge finds illegal influence
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Amazon workers in Alabama will decide for the third time in three years whether to unionize after a federal judge ruled that the retail giant improperly influenced the most recent vote in [...] The post Alabama Amazon workers get third labor union vote after judge finds illegal influence first appeared on The […]
Stein names top transition team staff
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s Democratic Governor-elect Josh Stein announced the names of his top transition staff last week. “I am honored that these talented folks have agreed to lead our transition team,” said Stein. “We [...] The post Stein names top transition team staff first appeared on The North State Journal.