The Art of Racing in the Rain is a must read for all dog owners!
July 6, 2008 · < 1 min read
Imagine a more dramatic Marley and Me written from the dog’s perspective and you get The Art of … Lees verder “The Art of Racing in the Rain is a must read for all dog owners!”
The Logic of Life is Fascinating
May 17, 2008 · < 1 minute
The Logic of Life is Tim Hartford’s second book following his fantastic The Undercover Economist. In this book … Lees verder “The Logic of Life is Fascinating”
Physics of the Impossible is enlightening and entertaining
April 7, 2008 · < 1 minute
Michio Kaku’s exploration of the science behind science fiction is a fascinating way of getting a snapshot of … Lees verder “Physics of the Impossible is enlightening and entertaining”
The Club Dumas and Special Assignments were disappointing
March 23, 2008 · 2 minutes
After a long non-fiction binge, I decided to read a few fun thrillers while on my two ski … Lees verder “The Club Dumas and Special Assignments were disappointing”
World Without End is fascinating
January 4, 2008 · < 1 minute
When I first read The Pillars of the Earth 15 years ago, I absolutely fell in love with … Lees verder “World Without End is fascinating”
Read Richard Dawkins The Selfish Gene
November 28, 2007 · < 1 minute
Having read and enjoyed Richard Dawkins The God Delusion, I decided to check out the book that made … Lees verder “Read Richard Dawkins The Selfish Gene”
Read The Undercover Economist
July 30, 2007 · < 1 minute
Tim Hartford is engaging and entertaining. His book and column on Slate show the reasoning of an economist … Lees verder “Read The Undercover Economist”
Speaking of uncertainty: read The Black Swan
July 5, 2007 · < 1 minute
Massim Nicholas Taleb’s new book is insightful and surprisingly entertaining. While it has no predictive value – black … Lees verder “Speaking of uncertainty: read The Black Swan”
Vaclav Havel’s To the Castle and Back is both absurdly funny and informative
May 23, 2007 · 2 minutes
Last Wednesday, I had the pleasure of attending the book launch party organized by the Czech Center. The … Lees verder “Vaclav Havel’s To the Castle and Back is both absurdly funny and informative”
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea is great: thrilling and informative at the same time
May 4, 2007 · < 1 minute
Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea manages a rare feat – it’s a non-fiction story that … Lees verder “Ship of Gold in the Deep Blue Sea is great: thrilling and informative at the same time”
Only in France!
May 2, 2007 · < 1 minute
I just came across a book written about a 45 year old Frenchman. He owns a large studio … Lees verder “Only in France!”
You must read Crimes against Logic
March 25, 2007 · < 1 minute
Jamie Whyte’s angry and witty rant against the rhetoric, faulty reasoning and misinformation we are subjected to from … Lees verder “You must read Crimes against Logic”
Inside Facebook is a fun, quick read that allows you to experience the startup spirit!
March 11, 2007 · < 1 minute
Reading the book, I felt like I was reading about the first two years of almost every startup … Lees verder “Inside Facebook is a fun, quick read that allows you to experience the startup spirit!”
The Annotated Mona Lisa is a great introduction to art history!
January 31, 2007 · < 1 minute
As good as I can be at certain things, I have to admit that I have absolutely no … Lees verder “The Annotated Mona Lisa is a great introduction to art history!”
Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World is amazing and surprising!
December 26, 2006 · < 1 minute
Jack Weatherford provides an interesting and much more positive account of Genghis Khan’s life and legacy than I … Lees verder “Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World is amazing and surprising!”
The God Delusion is great
December 3, 2006 · < 1 minute
I had heard of Richard Dawkins but had never read any of his books. The book is an … Lees verder “The God Delusion is great”
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