The Library

“In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.”
--Andre Maurois

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle, by Stuart Turton

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This is one of the best and most original books I've read in years! From the opening chapter where the protoganist wakes up without hi...
Thursday, September 03, 2020

The Other Boleyn Girl, by Philippa Gregory

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This is the story of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn, and her sister, Mary. Gregory takes known dates and events and weaves a ra...
Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Steve Jobs, by Walter Isaacson

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Steve Jobs was an asshole. He was brutally honest, took credit for other people's work, and believed ordinary rules didn't apply t...
Wednesday, August 05, 2020

Barrel-Aged Stout and Selling Out, by Josh Noel

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This is more than just the history of Goose Island Beer Company ; this is the history of how Anheuser-Busch went from ignoring craft beer ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2020

A Chain of Thunder, by Jeff Shaara

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This book tells the story of the Campaign for Vicksburg during the Civil War. I've visited the National Military Park there a couple...
Monday, July 06, 2020

Skyward, by Brandon Sanderson

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I've liked everything Brandon Sanderson has written, and this book is no exception. Skyward tells the tale of young Spensa that drea...
Friday, July 03, 2020

Oathbringer, by Brandon Sanderson

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This third book of the Stormlight Archive might be the best of the three so far. The main players have all been introduced, but their rol...
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