Author: brian
The Final Tally – 31 Books
Wrapping up the year in reading with the final 6 of the 31 books I read this year. The Immortalists, Chloe BenjaminI am a sucker for a good plot device and Chloe Benjamin nails it with her examination of four…
Generation X Holds Up
The moniker “Generation X” can carry some weighty expectations. Latchkey kids, fighting between generations, the ability to program both a VCR and a cell phone. Those things all define my generation. But at one point, Generation X only referred to…
Two Dozen!
This was a fun run of books in the past couple of months. The first two have some serious similarities. The third one was something I had started and set aside, and the final one is the only non-fiction entry…
Hollywood Casino York
I went to the new Hollywood Casino in York on Saturday night. They put this in recently and what used to be a Sears. What follows are just some general first impressions. The casino is in the back of the…
Up to 20 Books
We are up to 20 books this year! So many great choices. Hope some of these end up on your list. Let me know if you want more details. Midnight Library by Matt Haig: Oh, my word. This is the…
Giving Up My Keys
Nine years ago, Hanover Little Theatre elected me to its Board of Directors. A year later, I took on an officer position. Three years later, I became board President. For the past two years, I have served as Immediate Past…
Donuts and the Beach
I don’t think I will top Books 13 and 14 for this year. Two of my favorite authors both delivered books that go far beyond my very high expectations. Warning: I am in no way objective about this first book….
2021 Reading Update
I know I have read 12 books this year. That used to be my yearly goal, but COVID has pushed me further than usual for the second year in a row. I just have more time to read, plus I…
My Last R.E.M. Show
(I have probably written about this before, but I don’t care) When I was in my seat (or, more accurately, standing in front of it) at Merriweather Post Pavilion 13 years ago tonight, I had no idea it would be…