The Same Old Thing
Back in December, I wrote about finding book six of Churchill’s work on the Second World War. It was, in my opinion, the best thrift store find in history. I… Read more »
Category: Books
Being a Friend
As I’ve mentioned many times, I’m a fan of John Steinbeck’s books. This was a late discovery in life. I remember seeing something of his in my sisters’ room (was… Read more »
A Short Steinbeck Update
I mentioned a few days ago that I wasn’t really getting into Tortilla Flat. Just too flippant…it lacked meat. So I put in for Of Mice and Men, and as… Read more »
A Little More Steinbeck
I’ve read a few of John Steinbeck’s books. You’d think I would’ve read more, considering he’s one of my favorite authors. But maybe that’s because, unlike my wife, I don’t… Read more »
Still Better Than the Book
Have I said this already? I feel like I have. I know I have (right here). But I’ve just got to say it again. You usually hear people say, “the… Read more »
Sucker for a Good “Book”
First off, anyone and everyone who would even read this have heard this story already. But still, I’ve got to record it for posterity…or as long as I pay for… Read more »
The Forgotten Soldier
It’s been a while since my last book recommendation, but here’s one I think is one of the best. The Forgotten Soldier by Guy Sajer (a pseudonym of Guy Mouminoux)… Read more »
Really not like the movie…
Well, I think it’s safe. I’m back to reading The Lord of the Rings and I’m really enjoying it. Mainly because I’m far enough removed from the movies that they… Read more »
Two Years Eight Months and Twenty-Eight Nights
I’ve never minded excessive language in books as long as it gets somewhere. I’m quite often long-winded myself. By example, I will always bring up that I don’t mind the… Read more »
It’s been a long time…
In more ways than one, it’s been a while since I’ve put in the work to finish a good book. That dry spell ended today when I finished the 601-page… Read more »