Book Review: I’ll Never Be French
When you work in publishing, as I do, you have access to all kinds of books. A bunch end up on first-come, first-served shelves. Maybe they were sent for review…
Book Review: Soccer Dad
I know why I put "Soccer Dad" on my list - the title and the price. But I don't think I really knew what I was getting into when I…
Book Review: Post Office
Writing seems so easy at times. Just put your experiences on paper, maybe change a few things to make it more interesting and, boom, you have a novel. Simple, right?…
Book Review: Imperial Bedrooms
Two summers ago, I re-read Bret Easton Ellis' novel "Less Than Zero." I wanted to revisit the 1985 novel before I read Ellis' newest book "Imperial Bedrooms," which is a…
Book Review: Talking to Girls About Duran Duran
The continued cultural importance of the 1980s doesn't completely make sense. I know that as my generation grows older, the nostalgia for our youth gains strength. But the continued fascination…
Book Review: Farewell, the Greatest Spy Story of the Twentieth Century
I have no idea how this book ended up on my Wish List. When my wife gave me the list of books she bought for my Kindle for Christmas, I…
Book Review: Bossypants
I had trouble trying to figure out what I liked most about Tina Fey's best seller. I hesitate to call it an autobiography because while it does feature the Emmy…
Book Review: Moneyball
Before I get to my thoughts on this book which took me far too long to add to my reading stack, I want to talk about how awesome it is…
Book Review: The Borrower
A road trip can always provide a fascinating background for any story, but when that road trip involves a children's librarian kinda, sorta kidnapping her most eager customer, the story…
Book Review: Winesburg, Ohio
I don't really remember how I came to find "Winesburg, Ohio." I think I was looking for some information on the TV show "Ed" and why it isn't on DVD…