Tag Archives: Richard Brookhiser

Ten of my favorite reads in 2009

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

I thought it would be appropriate to look back over the books I read in 2009 and pick out a few of my favorites.  Keep in mind what follows is my list of favorite reads in 2009 not books published … Continue reading →

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The book reviewer’s temptation

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

I liked this quote from Richard Brookhiser on the book reviewer’s temptation to stray from the subject: It is a temptation that book reviewers must guard against—and will often succumb to anyway. The Great Gatsby and the Declaration of Independence … Continue reading →

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From the archives: 4th of July reading

Posted on July 4, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

I thought it might be interesting to dig into the archives and pull out some 4th of July themed books.  So here are 4 for the 4th: –> The American Revolution: A History by Gordon S Wood The American Revolution … Continue reading →

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Five books I failed to finish

Posted on June 23, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

I am the type who really works at finishing the books I start.  Ever since I first started at a young age on my path to full fledged bibliophile, I have avoided “quitting” on a book at all costs.  For … Continue reading →

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William F. Buckley Jr. book round-up

Posted on June 15, 2009 by Kevin Holtsberry

I have not posted in a while.  A variety of things contributed to that which I will not bore you with.  On the bright side, I really like the new look of the site and WP 2.8 is working well. … Continue reading →

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