The Hidden Radioactive History of Coldwater Creek

In 'Einstein's Dreams', Alan Lightman imagines the dreams Albert Einstein might have had in the months leading up to his submission of the special theory of relativity in 1905. The book consists of 30 chapters, each representing a dream that explores a different mechanism of time and its effects on human experience. These dreams range from time standing still, to time rushing quickly at the edges but standing suspended at the center, to time being cyclical and repetitive. The novel also includes interludes that return to Einstein's waking life, offering insights into his personal struggles and his relationship with his friend Michele Besso. The book is a blend of science, philosophy, and fiction, exploring themes of time, free will, and the human condition.

Published in 1935, 'It Can't Happen Here' is a dystopian political novel by Sinclair Lewis. The story is set in a fictionalized version of the 1930s United States and follows the rise of Berzelius 'Buzz' Windrip, a demagogue who becomes the country's first outright dictator. The novel centers on Doremus Jessup, a newspaper editor who opposes Windrip's fascist policies and becomes a key figure in a liberal rebellion against the regime. The novel was adapted into a play by Lewis and John C. Moffitt in 1936, which premiered in 21 U.S. theaters simultaneously.