When you work in publishing, as I do, you have access to all kinds of books. A bunch end up on first-come, first-served shelves. Maybe…
Category: Books
Book Review: Soccer Dad
I know why I put “Soccer Dad” on my list – the title and the price. But I don’t think I really knew what I…
Book Review: Post Office
Writing seems so easy at times. Just put your experiences on paper, maybe change a few things to make it more interesting and, boom, you…
Book Review: Imperial Bedrooms
Two summers ago, I re-read Bret Easton Ellis’ novel “Less Than Zero.” I wanted to revisit the 1985 novel before I read Ellis’ newest book…
Book Review: Talking to Girls About Duran Duran
The continued cultural importance of the 1980s doesn’t completely make sense. I know that as my generation grows older, the nostalgia for our youth gains…
Book Review: Farewell, the Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century
I have no idea how this book ended up on my Wish List. When my wife gave me the list of books she bought for…
Book Review: Bossypants
I had trouble trying to figure out what I liked most about Tina Fey’s best seller. I hesitate to call it an autobiography because while…
Book Review: Moneyball
Before I get to my thoughts on this book which took me far too long to add to my reading stack, I want to talk…
Book Review: The Borrower
A road trip can always provide a fascinating background for any story, but when that road trip involves a children’s librarian kinda, sorta kidnapping her…
Book Review: Winesburg, Ohio
I don’t really remember how I came to find “Winesburg, Ohio.” I think I was looking for some information on the TV show “Ed” and…