Tuesday, December 29, 2009

The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe

I really enjoyed this book, even though I think Wolfe's writing style is right on the boundary between charming and annoying.

BTW, this is my 500th post.

Friday, December 25, 2009

Fordlandia : The Rise and Fall of Henry Ford's Forgotten Jungle City by Greg Grandin

This book made just about every "Best of 2009" list. I have no idea why.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

I read this out loud to the boys. It is way funnier than any adaptation! The language is a little dense for young kids, however.

Sunday, December 20, 2009

Zeitoun by Dave Eggers



The more that I think about this book, the more I like it. Not only is it a shocking story well-told, but it provides an excellent case study as to why our justice system has the protections that it does. Recommended.

Friday, December 18, 2009

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

I guess this was kind of lame, but I enjoyed reading it.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009

Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater

I read this to Truman; it is a very sweet and funny book.

The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare

I read this to the boys; I thought it was middling.

Saturday, December 05, 2009

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

I adored this book. (But I wish it had been a little less vulgar.)

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

City of Light by Lauren Belfer

This is one of the very best novels I have ever read. Highly recommended.