Monthly Archives: November 2011
Podcast: Books we read in 2011
FYI: In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, I am joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Hunter Baker to discuss the eventful and impactful books we read in 2011; including autobiographies of Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and Condeleza Rice; the growth of … Continue reading
Gilgamesh The Hero by Geraldine McCaugheran
This is a perfect example of why I find these young adult illustrated readers a great way to explore myths and the power of story. You get a great story with powerful and evocative language, wonderful illustrations and an accessible introduction to a timeless tale. What’s not to like? Continue reading
The Women of the Cousins’ War by Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, and Michael Jones
Periodically, I like to read about an era I know nothing much about. I recently read The Women of the Cousins’ War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King’s Mother by Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, and Michael Jones to get a feeling for some of the more important females during the Wars of the Roses between the Yorks and Lancasters in England. Continue reading
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Tagged David Baldwin, historical fiction, Michael Jones, non-fiction, Philippa Gregory, Wars of the Roses
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Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger (illustrator)
Captivated by the illustrations I was pulled into the story again. The illustrations are both wonderful accents to the story but also offer thought provoking art along the way. They are not intrusive nor distracting but they do help the reader to think anew about the story and the characters. Continue reading
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Tagged Alice in Wonderland, Children's literature, Fiction, illustration, John Tenniel, Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger
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Three and Out: Rich Rodriguez and the Michigan Wolverines in the Crucible of College Football by John U. Bacon
For most Michigan fans (myself included), that makes this book particularly painful. It is like watching a replay of your car accident in slow motion, on repeat. You know both the ultimate end result and the final score of every painful game and yet you force yourself to read the excruciating details as you relive the nightmare. But if you are simply a fan of college football, or interested in big-time college athletics more generally, it is a fascinating read. Ohio State fans might find it entertaining and strangely cathartic. Continue reading
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Tagged Ann Arbor, Bo Schembechler, Brady Hoke, College football, Lloyd Carr, Michigan, non-fiction, Rich Rodriguez, sports, University of Michigan, Wolverines
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