The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, by James W. Loewen. Definitely changed the way I see my country, both historically and today.
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
The Animator’s Survival Kit, by Richard Williams - The director of animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit reveals the principles of animation and provides illustrations and examples. This is the bible for animators.
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
The Animator’s Survival Kit, by Richard Williams - The director of animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit reveals the principles of animation and provides illustrations and examples. This is the bible for animators.
A History of the English Speaking Peoples, by Winston Churchill (4vol.) It’s the tour-de-force history for anyone even remotely interested. Churchill’s masterful narrative formed a 2000 year long page-turner.
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, by James W. Loewen. Definitely changed the way I see my country, both historically and today.
The Animator’s Survival Kit, by Richard Williams - The director of animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit reveals the principles of animation and provides illustrations and examples. This is the bible for animators.
A History of the English Speaking Peoples, by Winston Churchill (4vol.) It’s the tour-de-force history for anyone even remotely interested. Churchill’s masterful narrative formed a 2000 year long page-turner.
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, by James W. Loewen. Definitely changed the way I see my country, both historically and today.
The Animator’s Survival Kit, by Richard Williams - The director of animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit reveals the principles of animation and provides illustrations and examples. This is the bible for animators.
A History of the English Speaking Peoples, by Winston Churchill (4vol.) It’s the tour-de-force history for anyone even remotely interested. Churchill’s masterful narrative formed a 2000 year long page-turner.
After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection by James West Davidson and Mark H Lytle
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, by James W. Loewen. Definitely changed the way I see my country, both historically and today.
The Animator’s Survival Kit, by Richard Williams - The director of animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit reveals the principles of animation and provides illustrations and examples. This is the bible for animators.
A History of the English Speaking Peoples, by Winston Churchill (4vol.) It’s the tour-de-force history for anyone even remotely interested. Churchill’s masterful narrative formed a 2000 year long page-turner.
After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection by James West Davidson and Mark H Lytle
On Writing, by Stephen King - Even if you aren’t a King fan, it’s an excellent primer on writing fiction.
The Decline & Fall of Practically Everybody, by Will Cuppy. A snarky look at historical figures as very fallible human beings.
Hillbilly Elegy by JD Vance. Vance chronicles his upbringing in a poor rustbelt town, time in the Marine Corps, and through Yale Law School, touching on drug abuse, welfare, racism, and politics along the way.
Pigboats: United States Submarine Operations in World War II, by Theodore Roscoe
We Seven by the Astronauts Themselves. The Mercury astronauts write about their experiences and challenges in the Mercury space program.
Devil in the White City, by Erik Larsen. The story of the 1893 World’s Colombian Exposition in Chicago from the side of the designers juxtaposed against the concurrent story of H.H. Holmes, a serial killer operating in its shadow.
Good Book - Author David Plotz started a web blog where he read and commented on every chapter of the Old Testament. A publisher approached him and had it turned in a book. It is an excellent read.
At Home: A Short History of Private Life, by Bill Bryson. Fascinating stuff, the best book I read last year.
Sundown Towns: A Hidden Dimension of American Racism, by James W. Loewen. Definitely changed the way I see my country, both historically and today.
The Animator’s Survival Kit, by Richard Williams - The director of animation for Who Framed Roger Rabbit reveals the principles of animation and provides illustrations and examples. This is the bible for animators.
A History of the English Speaking Peoples, by Winston Churchill (4vol.) It’s the tour-de-force history for anyone even remotely interested. Churchill’s masterful narrative formed a 2000 year long page-turner.
After the Fact: The Art of Historical Detection by James West Davidson and Mark H Lytle
On Writing, by Stephen King - Even if you aren’t a King fan, it’s an excellent primer on writing fiction.
Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis - A Pulitzer winner, about the Framers in their relationships with each other as friends, allies, frenemies and outright foes. Good stuff.
The Worst Book You Still Managed to Finish Reading
The Goldfinch, Donna Tartt
Battlefield Earth, L. Ron Hubbard
Mission Earth, L. Ron Hubbard
Dr. Zhivago, Boris Pasternak
War and Peace, Leo Tolstoy
The Silmarillion, J.R.R.Tolkien
Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper—Case Closed , Patricia Cornwell
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court
The first book of the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind
It seemed like a decent read to start, but by the time I finished, I realized the characters were wooden fantasy cliches, and the villain was a dominatrix for basement dwelling readers to masturbate over.