Monthly Archives: September 2022

Why this book:I’ve already read this book twice before, but the last time was 20 years ago. I was interested in revisiting it with the sensibilities of greater “maturity.” Several of my friends have experienced interest in exploring Science Fiction … Continue reading →

Why this book: I’ve always been interested in Native Alaskan culture, and I picked this book up at the Native Alaskan Heritage Museum in Anchorage during my visit in Sept 2022. Summary in 3 Sentences: This is the personal account … Continue reading →

Why this Book: Selected by my literature reading group.  Several of them had read the book and wanted to read it again. My wife has read it twice. And we had liked Towles’ other books Gentleman in Moscow, and The … Continue reading →

Why this book: I was on vacation in Victor, Idaho, and the owners of the airbnb where we stayed told me about this book, written by the father of the lady who owned the Airbnb.  Also I’ve been very interested … Continue reading →

Why this book: I’m in a reading group in which one of the members works for the governor in the state of Missouri and is considering running for office.  When we asked him why he would want to submit himself … Continue reading →

Why this book: I’ve had it on my shelf for decades – probably bought at a used book sale.  I’ve found biographies great to listen to, and so when my wife and I were going on  a long road trip, … Continue reading →