Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

Outliers: The Story of Success I realize this was idiosyncratic and anecdotal, but it was also fascinating.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Flowers for Algernon [FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON] The first third of this book is the most moving piece of literature that I have ever read. After that, it pretty much fell apart. But at the end, I suppose I realized that that was "the point."

(Also, I keep seeing this book on reading lists for 5th-8th grade. I'm really not a prude, but I think the quality and quantity of sexual content makes it more appropriate for high school students.)

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Postville, U.S.A. by Mark Grey

Postville, U.S.A.: Surviving Diversity in Small-Town America Highly recommended for anyone interested in immigration issues, rural America, religious tolerance and/or the food industry.

The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.

The Rise and Fall of the Bible by Timothy Beal

The Rise and Fall of the Bible: The Unexpected History of an Accidental Book I really wanted to like this book--it covers one of my favorite topics!--but he just didn't cover any new ground here.

The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.

Saturday, November 13, 2010

The Coffins of Little Hope by Timothy Schaffert

The Coffins of Little Hope Charming and quirky.



The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.

Friday, November 12, 2010

Mayflower by Nathaniel Philbrick

Mayflower: A Story of Courage, Community, and War First half: interesting. Second half: no way I would have read it if this wasn't for book group. It was a blow-by-blow of King Philip's War, and I don't do military history.

Monday, November 08, 2010

Saint Training by Elizabeth Fixmer

Saint Training Perhaps in some objective sense this book was lame, but I really liked it, most likely because it is set in the milieu in which my parents grew up.

Saturday, November 06, 2010

The Girl in the Green Raincoat by Laura Lippman

The Girl in the Green Raincoat: A Novel Great start, weak finish.

The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.

Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion by Seth Stern and Stephen Wermiel

Justice Brennan: Liberal Champion Absolutely fascinating.

The publisher provided me with a digital review copy of this book.

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