Category: Books
Book Review: Born Standing Up
I have had satellite radio for some time now. The main comedy channel plays a fascinating variety of performers. Once in a while, they will play an old routine from Steve Martin. On first listen, you might think he’s bombing….
Book Review: Things My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About
I don’t remember if I learned about Mil Millington through his website or his book first. Both have the same title – Things My Girlfriend and I Have Argued About. The premise had very little depth. Millington, a British writer,…
Book Review: You Couldn’t Ignore Me If You Tried
I really don’t have any musical talent. Thirteen years of Catholic education only provided me with the knowledge of how to sing hymns. Or how to pretend to sing hymns. I did try playing the guitar in junior high, but…
Book Review: America’s Report Card
I hate conspiracy theories. I generally find them lazy, immature and selfish. I hate when people feel the need to assign blame to something only they can understand instead of just playing the hand they are dealt. But when it…
Book Review: Froth
I generally don’t like to look too much into the details about my food and drink. I know things aren’t always pretty or simple so I just accept those kinds of things and enjoy what I enjoy. But when I…
Book Review: Juliet, Naked
For better or worse, I have spent an ample amount of time in online forums over the past 10 years. I have gotten into arguments about soccer, music television, you name it. I have even met some very good friends…
Book Review: This is Where I Leave You
I could not wait until Jonathan Tropper‘s fifth book came out this summer. I discovered him about this time last year when I read “The Book of Joe.” I liked that book, but wanted to like it more. Appropriately, I…
Book Review: The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green
I have no doubt that Joshua Braff is a very talented writer. After all, he has a novel out and has appeared in at least one literary magazine. After reading “The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green,” I can only come…
Book Review: Everything Changes
After reading three of Jonathan Tropper‘s books, I could not wait to find the fight scene in “Everything Changes,” his 2005 release. After all, a brawl came up somewhere in each of the other books. I knew this one had…
Book Review: I Love You, Beth Cooper
I have not seen the movie “I Love You, Beth Cooper.” I don’t really plan on it and not just because of the bad reviews the film has received. Reading the book pretty much gave me the same experience. That’s…