Happy Friday, readers! Last week’s news about OceanGate’s Titan submersible had me digging through my mental archives for the Titanic books that have stayed with me. For a good chunk of my childhood, I was obsessed with the ship and read everything I could get my hands on, regardless of genre or intended audience. (I don’t entirely remember, but I
If you’re looking for another take on the sinking of the Titanic, I’m listening to a fascinating podcast called Did Titanic Sink? It’s an interesting look at a scenario, which is surprisingly plausible, presented by a Titanic obsessive and a comedian. It will definitely make you think, and digs a little deeper into the history and people behind the building of the Titanic.
This is a great list but you're missing an absolute CLASSIC in the Titanic corpus. A legendary tale of bravery. A thrilling story of one man's mission to save the whole world.
It's been nearly 20 years but the Denver Museum of Nature & Science had an amazing exhibit on the Titanic. I worked there at the time and it was one of my favorites to wander through again and again.
I was also obsessed with the Titanic. If you were a kid in the ‘90s who was in the gifted + talented program, you probably developed a fascination with The Unsinkable Ship. I played a computer game about it that still gives me nightmares.
If you’re looking for another take on the sinking of the Titanic, I’m listening to a fascinating podcast called Did Titanic Sink? It’s an interesting look at a scenario, which is surprisingly plausible, presented by a Titanic obsessive and a comedian. It will definitely make you think, and digs a little deeper into the history and people behind the building of the Titanic.
Interesting — thanks for rec!
This is a great list but you're missing an absolute CLASSIC in the Titanic corpus. A legendary tale of bravery. A thrilling story of one man's mission to save the whole world.
RAISE THE TITANIC
lol I DID mention it in the "Sinkable" review 😂 But you're probably right that it deserves its own spot.
It's been nearly 20 years but the Denver Museum of Nature & Science had an amazing exhibit on the Titanic. I worked there at the time and it was one of my favorites to wander through again and again.
I was also obsessed with the Titanic. If you were a kid in the ‘90s who was in the gifted + talented program, you probably developed a fascination with The Unsinkable Ship. I played a computer game about it that still gives me nightmares.