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264: The Year of Living Constitutionally by A. J. Jacobs – Summer Reading Spectacular

264: The Year of Living Constitutionally by A. J. Jacobs – Summer Reading Spectacular

Update: 2024-07-02
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As part of the Summer Reading Spectacular, Steve chats with A. J. Jacobs, author of The Year of Living Constitutionally, about his fascinating, immersive journey of living strictly by the U. S. Constitution, delve into the contrasts between originalism and living constitutionalism, and provides insightful commentary on how the founding document shapes modern-day America. And on The Circ Desk, Rebecca and Yaika talk about the readers’ advisory challenges for non-fiction titles!





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A.J. Jacobs is a journalist, lecturer, and human guinea pig who has written four bestselling books—including Drop Dead Healthy and The Year of Living Biblically—that blend memoir, science, humor, and a dash of self-help. A contributor to NPR, The New York Times, and Esquire, among other media outlets, Jacobs lives in New York City with his family.





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264: The Year of Living Constitutionally by A. J. Jacobs – Summer Reading Spectacular

264: The Year of Living Constitutionally by A. J. Jacobs – Summer Reading Spectacular

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