The Writing Master by Thomas Eakins, 1882
The Writing Master by Thomas Eakins, 1882

 

What is it about lists? Especially lists that get made at the end of the year? It’s that thing we like to do—look back before we look forward. So, in the spirit of the season, I am copying my son the science writer, Carl Zimmer, who has collected his favorite articles here:   2014: A Storyful Year – Phenomena: The Loom

Choosing favorites should not imply that I am not happy with all my articles. It’s just that some of them did grab me more than others. So, here’s my list, for those of you who feel like some reading during this long weekend.

Feb 21   Baptists Divided: The Kingwood Baptist Church

Mar 1  A Scandal in Baptistown

Jun 13  Jacob’s Path, An 18th Century Shortcut

Jun 20  The Amwell Road—1721

Aug 22  The Lockatong Bridge, part one: Lambertville Iron Works and Wm Cowin

Sep 3  Lockatong Bridge, part two

Sep 27  A House Divided: The Ferry Tavern House at Stockton

Nov 21  John Reading and Hunterdon County, part one

Dec 5  John Reading and Hunterdon County, part two

Dec 12  John Reading and Hunterdon County, part three