This book, first published in 1999 and since reprinted multiple times, has a funny history with me. Before the advent of the Amazon Kindle, I used to travel with half the space devoted to clothes and other non-essentials and the other half allocated to BOOKS!!!! particularly when I'd have time to read on vacation. I … Continue reading “Genome: The Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters” by Matt Ridley (books that matter to me)
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12 books better listened to than read — try it for pure magic
This article will give you a great list of audiobooks to draw you in. You'll also get insight into us book listeners' devotion to certain readers. For example, Roy Dotrice read the first three volumes of George R.R. Martin's "Game of Thrones" until "A Dance of Dragons." He not only brought everything to life, but … Continue reading 12 books better listened to than read — try it for pure magic
Huge seller in China, this is the book I did not love, even in English
https://www.wsj.com/articles/a-modern-day-chinese-hit-comes-to-america-1527936904 A Modern-Day Chinese Hit Comes to America Set in Chengdu, ‘Death Notice’ breaks with the conventions of Western crime thrillers; ‘so foreign to what a Jack Reacher might do’ Zhou Haohui, author of ‘Death Notice,’ has written 14 books, including murder mysteries based around Chinese cuisine. LIU LEI By Tobias Grey Updated June 2, 2018 … Continue reading Huge seller in China, this is the book I did not love, even in English
If you don’t have nearby people who share your interest in a book club, here are some other options
The title on this article reflects an urban viewpoint. Some people don't live in areas with concentrations of book-reading people within a reasonable driving distance. Altho gasoline is not obscenely expensive, a long drive can still be a financial burden. This article offers several options for finding other people to talk to about the books … Continue reading If you don’t have nearby people who share your interest in a book club, here are some other options
Audiobooks count as reading (so there!). And it’s amazing how much you can fit into your day.
Looking back, I marvel at the number of audiobooks I fit in while I was commuting between DC and NYC by train. I listened to Jim Dale's reading of the entire Harry Potter series with its 140 characters which won well-deserved awards with every volume. Superb. I also will listen to the departed Frank Muller … Continue reading Audiobooks count as reading (so there!). And it’s amazing how much you can fit into your day.
“Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition” by Marc Reisner (books that matter to me)
According to Amazon, Newsweek says this is "The definitive work on the West's water crisis." Altho I agree with that statement, this book (first published in 1993) stands for much more in my book. If you want to take a preview of some of its conclusions, watch the 1974 movie "Chinatown" starring Jack Nicholson and … Continue reading “Cadillac Desert: The American West and Its Disappearing Water, Revised Edition” by Marc Reisner (books that matter to me)
“White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide” by Carol Anderson PhD
First, if you buy the Amazon Kindle version of this book, you'll get a 40% credit of the price toward the next book you buy. Do check on the website to make sure this offer is still in force. National Book Critics Circle Award Winner New York Times Bestseller A New York Times Notable Book of the Year … Continue reading “White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide” by Carol Anderson PhD
Just because a book has been translated into English doesn’t mean US readers will understand its appeal
I've regularly been dragged into reading Chinese bestsellers, particularly in the sci-fi/fantasy realm, and so far have found myself having a tough time seeing the thrill. Am halfway thru the first of a trilogy by Zhou Haohui that again simply doesn't translate, even tho in English. Perhaps our cultures are simply too alien to each … Continue reading Just because a book has been translated into English doesn’t mean US readers will understand its appeal
“The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger” by Marc Levinson (books that matter to me)
"The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger" explains the global economy and how it works all by going thru the history and the numbers behind the development and more or less universal use of the shipping container (the "box"). Altho there are a few chapters crammed with … Continue reading “The Box: How the Shipping Container Made the World Smaller and the World Economy Bigger” by Marc Levinson (books that matter to me)
“The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds” and “Flash Trading”, both by Michael Lewis (books that matter to me)
OK, this book isn't for everyone. As you will see from other selections, I'm intrigued by the way that people choose and the unconscious biases that influence that process. The fathers of behavioral economics are Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky who wrote papers together that were strikingly original. Michael Lewis, who has a … Continue reading “The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds” and “Flash Trading”, both by Michael Lewis (books that matter to me)
“Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal” by Eric Schlosser (books that matter to me)
"Fast Food Nation" was first published in 2001 during the relatively early days of focusing on the environmental and human costs of factory farming and other bulk production of food. Eric Schlosser focused on both. By the time I'd finished his book the first time, I'd decided to never again eat in a restaurant with … Continue reading “Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal” by Eric Schlosser (books that matter to me)
eBookfriendly.com’s huge set of lists of Amazon Kindle’s best, including Unlimited
https://ebookfriendly.com/best-kindle-books-all-time-ultimate-list/ The ultimate guide to best Kindle books of all time by PIOTR KOWALCZYK PUBLISHED ON JANUARY 15, 2018 137 If you purchase an item through this post, we may get a small affiliate commission. Details We are excited to share an extensive set of rankings and comparisons presenting the best Kindle books released since 2007. It’s over ten years … Continue reading eBookfriendly.com’s huge set of lists of Amazon Kindle’s best, including Unlimited
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