Fireside Reads for Curious Minds and Legal Story Lovers GRAB A BLANKET, POUR SOME COCOA, AND DIVE INTO THESE LEGAL PAGE TURNERS
Charles Dickens’ “Bleak House.” Beyond its family secrets and mystery lies a biting satire of a legal system that moves at a glacial pace. Dickens crafts a story filled with drama, wit, and a reminder that justice delayed can feel like justice denied. COURAGE, COMMAND, AND COURTROOM SHOWDOWNS For readers craving high-stakes drama, “The Caine Mutiny” by Herman Wouk delivers mutiny on the
Fall brings cooler evenings, glowing firepits, and the perfect excuse to curl up with a great book. Kevin believes there’s nothing like a captivating story to warm the spirit, and this season, his reading list serves up history, drama, and legal intrigue in equal measure. These books are journeys into the courtroom, the dugout, and the human heart for your perfect autumn escape. WHEN BASEBALL MEETS THE BAR What happens when America’s favorite pastime collides with the legal world? “Attorneys in the Baseball Hall of Fame” answers that question with style, sharing the lives of the rare few who made history on the diamond and in the courtroom. From players to commissioners, these essays uncover the remarkable intersection of sports, law, and legacy. DICKENS AND THE CASE THAT WOULDN’T DIE If you think modern lawsuits drag on, wait until you meet the infamous fictional case at the center of
high seas followed by a courtroom battle brimming with moral dilemmas. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel blends wartime intensity with legal brilliance, exploring honor, duty, and the gray areas in between. WHEN JUSTICE GETS IT WRONG John Grisham’s “The Innocent Man: Murder and Injustice in a Small Town” isn’t fiction, but a haunting true story of a wrongful conviction that shakes everything you think you know about our justice system. This powerful read exposes the cracks in small-town justice and the devastating consequences when we fail to serve with due diligence. STORIES THAT STAY WITH YOU Kevin’s fall picks are page-turners that also happen to be thought-provoking journeys through justice, courage, and the human spirit. So, grab a blanket, pour a mug of something warm, and let these unforgettable stories carry you through the season (preferably by the fireplace).
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Apple-Cranberry Salad
This tangy and sweet apple-cranberry salad will steal the show at your Thanksgiving feast this year. Ingredients • 6 slices of bacon • 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette • 1/3 cup olive oil • 2 tbsp raw honey • 8 oz fresh baby spinach, rinsed and dried • 3/4 cup dried cranberries • 1 Honeycrisp apple, peeled and thinly sliced • 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced • 1/2 cup feta cheese Directions 1. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pan and set on a paper towel- lined plate to cool. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together balsamic vinaigrette, olive oil, and honey. Set aside. 3. In a large bowl, add spinach, cranberries, apple slices, red onion, and feta. Crumble bacon pieces over the top. Use salad forks to toss ingredients thoroughly. 4. Add dressing to the salad and toss again until well-coated. Inspired by WanderlustAndWellness.org
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