- Two seemingly unrelated stories reveal their connection only at the end.
- This novel explores asymmetric relationships between an established author and a much younger aspiring writer.
- The juxtaposition of the two stories reveals yet another asymmetry.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Asymmetry by Lisa Halliday
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
Antifragile by Nassim Nicholas Taleb
- Taleb builds on Black Swan to explore what can survive and grow during black swan events.
- While readers would benefit from being familiar with Black Swan, it is not necessary to have read to follow this book.
- Taleb addresses antifragility in a number of venues ranging from banking to medicine.
What You Don't Know about Charlie Outlaw by Leah Stewart
- This book is set in the entertainment industry with all the intrigue and fascination it entails.
- There is a bit of adventure and plot action in this book.
- This is a quick and fun read.
Monday, April 30, 2018
The Big Lie by Julie Mayhew
- This is a fun and fast-paced YA read full of drama and self-discovery.
- The setting for this novel is in a German-occupied UK that is grappling with the influence of American (enemy) popular culture.
- This is an enjoyable read. There is some German sprinkled in throughout the novel with translations immediately following.
A Higher Loyalty by James Comey
- After following the headlines I wanted to better understand Comey's position and actions. This book is a great way to hear from his point of view.
- This book covers Comey's career working with both Republican and Democrat presidents.
- Comes does a great job narrating the audiobook version of this title.
Friday, April 20, 2018
Mrs. by Caitlin Macy
- This novel is about the role of women in regard to socio-economic class.
- This novel is somewhat like Big Little Lies in how women are brought together, and their lives intertwine.
Just the Funny Parts by Nell Scovell
- This is a fun quick read. I enjoyed Scovell's narration of the audiobook.
- The book covers Scovell's long career in television.
- Reading this novel made me think differently about the television I passively consume.
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