Farsighted: How We Make the Decisions That Matter the Most, by Steven Johnson (Riverhead Books)
Steven Johnson has written a trove of amazing and thought-provoking books. I first picked up one of his books to learn why Everything Bad is Good For You. I have been reading his subsequent ... Continue Reading →
Zucked: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe
When I received this book to review last summer, I was stunned at how prescient the premise is; for months thereafter the news became filled with reports of Facebook’s faults. I was ... Continue Reading →
Thanks A Lot Mr Kibblewhite, by Roger Daltrey – The Who’s Lead Singer Tells His Tales
Thanks A Lot Mr Kibblewhite, by Roger Daltrey (Henry Holt and Co.)
Books by aging rock stars are a growing sector in the publishing biz, one that by definition did not exist a few decades ... Continue Reading →
Vote for your favorite book on PBS The Great American Read Sept 11-Oct 23
Readers rejoice! The PBS series The Great American Read is back airing September 11 through October 23, 2018, putting the spotlight on great books and the joy and importance of reading ... Continue Reading →
Big City Cat – My Life in Folk Rock by Steve Forbert: Book Review
Baby boomers have been blessed with an embarrassment of riches when it comes to autobiographies from their musical heroes. Excellent tomes from Keith Richards, Bruce Cockburn and Bruce ... Continue Reading →
The Equalizer star Denzel Washington has first hit sequel, & Equalizer creator Michael Sloan has follow-up Equalizer novels
The Equalizer 2 topped the box-office for its opening weekend when Denzel Washington’s first sequel was an action-packed hit battling the jukebox musical sequel Mamma Mia 2.
It ... Continue Reading →
Famous People Who’ve Met Me – A Memoir by the Man Who Discovered Prince
Owen Husney has written an engaging book about his journey from Minneapolis to Los Angeles and back. The many people he’s bumped into along the way include geniuses and scoundrels.
The ... Continue Reading →
Santa’s 2016 List for Mrs. Claus – Best Gifts for the Season
As Santa prepares his lists, the most important one is for Mrs. Claus. Here is what it looks like. Santa has taken special care to prepare a mix of items that appeal to his better ... Continue Reading →
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