"Randolph Hobler's Einstein in Princeton is a delightful guide to Einstein's life in Princeton. In a relatable, conversational style, reminiscent of how Horace Freeland Judson made the human side of molecular biology come alive in his The Eighth Day of Creation, Mr. Hobler describes the entire human ecosystem which surrounded Einstein in his time in Princeton. There are useful outlines of the development of the study of radioactivity and nuclear physics and summaries of Einstein's life, family, and short biographies of his scientific colleagues. The unique contribution of this book, however, is the preservation and transcription of many anecdotes, long out of print or never before recorded, of the interactions of ordinary people with Einstein. These span from children and blue-collar workers to the Black community in the Princeton area. Einstein's humor, kindness, and charming idiosyncracies shine through. Adding to that, Mr. Hobler gives an overview of life in Princeton in general. In all, this book is a great example of how the history of science. local history, and humanistic biography can enrich each  other and provide timeless lessons from the life of one of the most eminent scientists of all time."

Ariel Segal

Co-Author of Making Twentieith Century Science and Cataloguing/Acquisitions Librarian at the Library of Congress