His Book Review: The Martian by Andy Weir (2014)
Why he read it: on many list of best books of 2014 Would he recommend it: Yes His review: I got into reading science fiction for the fiction and not … Continue reading
His Book Review: Red Mars by Kim Stanley Robinson (1993)
Why he read it: Read commentaries referencing this as great series; mentor in college recommended it years ago Would he recommend it: Yes, if you are interested in colonizing Mars … Continue reading
Our Book Review: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr (2014)
Why we read it: On lists of best books of 2014, won Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for 2014 Would we recommend it: Yes Her review: Occasionally, there comes a book … Continue reading
His Book Review: Attack on Titan No. 1-14 by Hajime Isayama (2012-14)
Why he read it: Watched the animated series Would he recommend it: Yes His review: I appreciate what graphic novels can do in blending visuals with story. I think Watchmen … Continue reading
His Book Review: The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert (2014)
Why he read this book: On lists of best books for 2014 Would he recommend this book: Yes His review: I am an admitted and unrepentant tree hugger. I recycle … Continue reading
His Book Review: Ready Player One by Ernest Cline (2011)
Why he read this book: Read it had been optioned as a movie, and that month it came in Loot Crate Would he recommend this book: Yes His review: The … Continue reading
His Book Review: The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan (2006)
Why he read this book: Recommended by a history colleague Would he recommend this book: Yes His review: Exploring the relationship between humanity and the environment is fundamental to understanding … Continue reading
His Book Review: Freedom by Jonathan Franzen (2011)
Why he read this book: Lots of publicity when published as great novel Would he recommend this book: No His review: I have a pile of books on my bookshelf … Continue reading
His Book Review: The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015)
Why he read this book: Read/heard stories from NPR and Huffington Post about the positive buzz around the book Would he recommend this book: Yes His review: Gone Girl has many accomplishments–a well-written, … Continue reading
His Book Review: Mysteries of the Hopewell by William Romain (2000)
Why he read this book: Picked up on summer trip in Ohio Would he recommend this book: Yes, if interested in topic His review: On a car trip in 2014, I … Continue reading
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