Friday, May 11, 2018

Library of Souls - Book Review

Library of Souls (Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children # 3) - by Ransom Riggs

I think the biggest problem I have with reading multiple books in a fantasy series is the risk that the novelty will wear off. For so many fantasy books, the first book is magical, special, unique. As the series continues, however, the writing becomes stale and formulaic, and the book takes on a hollow feel that no amount of nestalgia can compensate for. I was really concerned that Library of Souls was going to be just that way but, thankfully, Mr Riggs surprised me.

Saturday, May 5, 2018

A Short History of Nearly Everything - Book Review

A Short History of Nearly Everything - by Bill Bryson

I'm kind of at a loss over what to say about this book. Maybe I should start with a confession: I bought it because I thought it was a history book. It's not. Well, not in the traditional sense, anyway.

A Short History of Nearly Everything is a science book. It covers the history of the universe and the earth through the lenses of the various branches of science.

Thursday, April 19, 2018

The Wicked Day - Book Review

The Wicked Day - by Mary Stewart

This fourth book in the Arthurian Saga series follows the life and exploits of Mordred, Arthur's son.

This book approaches its subject matter from a considered and unique perspective. Most of the other versions of the story that I've read or watched have portrayed the incestuously begotten Mordred as thoroughly villainous. He is often shown as mentally disturbed - sometimes even as physically misshapen - and the reasons for his treachery are shallow, if they are given at all.

Thursday, February 8, 2018

The Richest Man in Babylon - Book Review

The Richest Man in Babylon - by George Clason

This is a good book that explores basic financial principles through the discourses of fictional characters in ancient Babylon.

The language used is archaic but the story line is simple and easy to follow. I would recommend this book as a introduction to basic financial principles to a teen, young adult, or anyone who consistently struggles with their personal finances.

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat - Book Review

Ready, Fire, Aim: Zero to $100 Million in No Time Flat - By Michael Masterson

I originally found this book as an audio book on Overdrive. I like to try new business authors as library audio books whenever possible. Many business books are badly written, uninformative, or both and I, as a dyslexic, need to consider what I read before I put the time and energy into it.

I was pleasantly surprised with Ready, Fire, Aim. It's a well written book with a strong focus on sales. Mr. Masterson spends the majority of the first section of the book expounding on the virtues of selling

Thursday, January 4, 2018

MONEY Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom - Book Review

Money, Master the Game - by Tony Robbins

To begin with, I have to say that this is an extraordinary piece of work. It is extremely comprehensive and it doesn't shy away from the mathematical aspect of the subject. I intend to read it several more times to really make use of everything that it has to say.