Fox News’ Harris Faulkner has written a book that may help all of us in living a more complete life – 9 Rules of Engagement: A Military Brat’s Guide to Life and Success. The book is filled with practical advice that Faulkner has used to find success. Her advice comes from growing up as a… Continue reading
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Train Dreams by Denis Johnson
An ode to the vanished West that captures the splendor of the Rockies as much as the small human mysteries that pass through them, this svelte stand-alone has the virtue of being a gem in itself, and, for the uninitiated, a perfect introduction to Johnson.
Continue readingThe Banker and the Blackfoot: An Untold Story of Friendship, Trust, and Broken Promises in the Old West
Most Americans have a fairly good understanding of the American Old West. However, few have that same understanding of the history of the West in Canada. J. Edward Chamberlin brings some clarity on the subject in The Banker and the Blackfoot: An Untold Story of Friendship, Trust, and Broken Promises in the Old West. Chamberlin… Continue reading
Who are you, Calvin Bledsoe? by Brock Clarke
To sum it up in one sentence: It’s a quirky coming of age adventure with a dark sense of humor and a lot of John Calvin quotes.
Continue readingThe Bourbon King: The Life and Crimes of George Remus, Prohibition’s Evil Genius by Bob Batchelor
Prohibition – most people think this American experiment in outlawing alcohol sales and consumption was an abysmal failure. Not only did it encourage otherwise law abiding citizens to break the law, but it also spawned modern organized crime in this country. One of the early crime bosses was George Remus in Cincinnati. Bob Batchelor chronicles… Continue reading
Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi
It took me a while to get used to a protagonist who is a first class jerk. But the futuristic set-up, supporting characters, and numerous plot twists kept me listening and held my interest.
Continue readingWhen We Were Lost by Kevin Wignall
All in all, it was an enjoyable read. Adventure, mystery, danger, and teenage angst and personalities all play a role. Wignall’s butterfly effect intro and outro even give it a philosophical spin.
Continue readingYou Should Have Left by Daniel Kehlmann
It builds the tension quite well and hooks the reader’s interest a burst of intensity and then has a sort of melancholy tragic ending. If you are looking for a creepy unsettling read with a literary touch, this would be a good choice.
Continue readingThe Chocolate Maker’s Wife by Karen Brooks
Brooks brings to life the time period. Her descriptions of London are real and vivid and helps the reader to easily visualize the scenes. She also captures the life of a mid-level noble family – the extravagance and pressures of keeping up appearances.
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