On Friday, we launched a brand new Tale for Our Time for the exclusive enjoyment of our clubbers: "The Quest of the Sacred Slipper" by Sax Rohmer. As Mark explains in his introduction:
Sax Rohmer was at one point one of the biggest-selling authors in the world - and then the arbiters of our culture decided to eighty-six his most famous creation, Dr Fu Manchu. There are, in fact, a couple of Fu Manchu yarns I've thought might be right for this series, but for our first foray in Rohmerland we're setting aside the author's Far East stereotypes for his Near East stereotypes...
Please join us this evening here at SteynOnline for episode three. Past episodes available here.
And, with that, welcome to our new, returning, and renewing members from California, Colorado, Connecticut, Czech Republic, Delaware, Dunbartonshire, East Sussex, Florida, Georgia, Hertfordshire, Hong Kong, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Israel, London, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Merseyside, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New South Wales, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Queensland, South Carolina, Switzerland, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Warwickshire, West Sussex, Wisconsin, Wyoming and beyond.
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So glad I found you! - Diane
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We all miss him, William.
Meanwhile, here's how the last seven days looked at SteynOnline:
~ For President's Day Weekend in The United States, Mark presented "A Presidential Medley" as a special audio program. Here are Part One and Part Two.
~ In a nod to the Winter Olympics on Monday, Mark reprised this gem from 2002 in which he explains: curling.
~ On Tuesday, we remembered Rush Limbaugh who died five years ago.
~ Later, Mark examined "The Non-Far Left and its Friends".
~ Mark returned to the Clubland Q&A microphone on Wednesday fielding questions from Mark Steyn Club members live around the planet on Rupert Lowe's announcement of the Restore Britain party, the controlled opposition of GB News aka "Farage TV" and the ramifications of demography on theatre and dog ownership. Plus, Mark revealed the only time Rush Limbaugh ever complained about his guest hosting.
In case you missed it, here's the action replay.
~ As always, Laura Rosen Cohen was here on Thursday with her round-up of links from the Internet.
~ In Mark's Friday column, he explained the connection between two "random-ish" headlines from London:
UK blocking Trump from using RAF bases for strikes on Iran
Andrew's arrest is the worst constitutional crisis in a century
~ On Saturday, Mark remembered the late Jesse Jackson.
~ On this week's edition of Mark Steyn on the Town, we started groovy and ended at the beginning, ably assisted by vocal artistes from Charles Trenet to Neil Sedaka. Replay available for club members here.
~ Later Rick McGinnis reviewed Randolph Scott in Buchanan Rides Alone.
In addition to defending free speech one of the other benefits of membership in The Mark Steyn Club is access to Mark's ongoing audio adaptation of his bestselling book America Alone: The End of the World As We Know It. In case you missed it, here's last week's episode. A new episode will be available in a few hours time.
And, don't forget to tune-in later today for Steyn's Song of the Week at Serenade Radio at 5:30pm GMT/ 12:30pm ET.
THE MARK STEYN 2026 CRUISE - October 4th-11th
UPDATE: Several cabin categories are now sold out - please book your cabin today to ensure your spot. Want to get a head start on this vacation? Check out Cruise Authority's pre-cruise opportunity for cruisers starting in Montreal here.
Imagine:
Cruising from the picturesque Quebec City to the vibrant streets of New York, with stops at the stunning fjords of Saguenay, the historic charm of Sept-Îles, and the lively culture-rich shores of Halifax.
Exclusive access to live tapings of The Mark Steyn Show and all your favorite Club features – Sunday Poem, Tales for Our Time, and Steyn's Song of the Week.
Enjoying intimate parties and social hours with Mark and his special guests, as well as fellow cruisers who share your passion for meaningful conversation and unforgettable experiences.
Experiencing the timeless elegance and impeccable service aboard the Queen Mary 2 – truly a floating palace.
Spaces for this intimate voyage are very limited, and we want to make sure you don't miss your chance to embark on this journey with Mark and like-minded fellow cruisers from around the world.
Ready to secure your spot or want to chat about the best stateroom options?
Give a call to our Steyn at Sea Cruise Travel Partners at 1-844-340-3350. They'll help you every step of the way.
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