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Book Report - Rilke's Book of Hours
I've been trying to read more poetry this year. Which has honestly been refreshing. I dove into Rilke after re-watching JoJo Rabbit where it his poetry is quoted. I wasn't sure were to start… [more]
Book Review-How to Survive in a Science Fictional Universe
Review-How to live safely in a science fictional universe By Charles Yu If I said the words: “Primer with daddy issues” how would that make you feel? If it makes you feel intrigued then you might… [more]
Book Review-Stranger in a strange land
…It was the first sci-fi book to be a New York Times Book Review best seller. It won the Hugo in 1962. But how does it hold up? It feels like a book I should like, but to be honest it felt pretty… [more]
Book Review-Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
Review: Elantris by Brandon Sanderson The original Cosmere novel, that had somehow slipped through my reading list until this week. I was reading an article suggesting some ideas for how to jump into… [more]
Book Review-The Emperor's Soul by Brandon Sanderson
Review: The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson No one does magical systems better than Brandon Sanderson. That’s a pretty absolute statement but one that I am comfortable with. This novella is an… [more]
Book Review-A Million Miles in a Thousand Years by Donald Miller
Review: A million miles in a thousand years This was a fun one. It’s nominally cycling and philosophy and discussions of story so you know it’s going to be one I like. The power of story is one of… [more]
Book Review-Getting to Yes
Review: Getting to Yes By Roger Fisher and William Ury This is a quick read with some really good insights into negotiating that isn’t focused on tricks or manipulative tactics. It emphasizes the need… [more]
Book Review-Aloha Rodeo-Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West
Review: Aloha Rodeo: Three Hawaiian Cowboys, the World's Greatest Rodeo, and a Hidden History of the American West by David Wolman and Julian Smith Strap yourself in for a story where cowboys… [more]
Book Review-The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaimon I have a mixed experience with Neil Gaiman's work. Not because he isn’t a brilliant story teller, because he is. It’s more a content thing… [more]
Book Review-Road to Valor
Review of "The Road to Valor" by Aili McConnon & Andres McConnon I have love cycling, a fact you should be aware of if you intend to stick around here. Coupled with my love for history,… [more]
2020: A year
…human being was. It's been a year. If you are here for the book reviews… feel free to jump to them. For now let's talk about other things that happened this year. Early in the year we welcomed… [more]