Archive for the 'Review' Category
They Dared Return by Patrick K. O’Donnell
January 3rd, 2010Wow. It’s been a really long time since I have written a review. I didn’t realize it had been that long. I am incredibly sorry for keeping you from reading my insightful reviews. It’s just irresponsible of me. I’d give you some excuses, but you don’t care…that’s not what you come here for. So…here is [...]
Step Back From the Baggage Claim by Jason Barger
November 10th, 2009Title: Step Back From the Baggage Claim
Author: Jason Barger
Publisher: One Love Publishers (2008)
Recently I was asked to be involved with a blog tour to help promote this book, and it sounded interesting so I agreed. Plus…the author lives in Columbus, OH! Anyway, I had a work trip scheduled in Las Vegas the week [...]
The Odds by Chad Millman
October 19th, 2009Title: The Odds
Author: Chad Millman
Publisher: Da Capo Press (2002)
I was listening to a Bill Simmons (an ESPN columnist) podcast and he had on another ESPN columnist who handles the gambling beat. It was a really great interview as they talked mostly about sports betting. I like sports betting. I used to dabble in it at [...]
I Shudder by Paul Rudnick
October 12th, 2009Title: I Shudder
Author: Paul Rudnick
Publisher: HarperCollins (2009)
I am a pretty big fan of laughing…I try to do it a lot. I also enjoy memoirs, so when I get the opportunity to read a memoir that is supposedly funny…I do. Rudnick is a comedic playwright, screenwriter and novelist so I figured it would be safe on [...]
Shooting Stars by LeBron James & Buzz Bissinger
October 5th, 2009Title: Shooting Stars
Author: LeBron James & Buzz Bissinger
Publisher: Penguin Press (2009)
This is the greatest book I have ever read in my entire history of reading. It is pure artistry…the words flow through your brain like a Bach symphony. When I was finished reading, I cried. [OK, think that's enough to get them to [...]
American on Purpose by Craig Ferguson
September 28th, 2009Title: American on Purpose
Author: Craig Ferguson
Publisher: HarperCollins (2009)
I’m not particularly a huge fan of Late Night talk shows. I think Leno’s comedy is too safe and boring. I think Letterman has turned into an grumpy, angry man. I think Conan had a good show…then got really weird…then got super safe and distant once [...]
Best Music Writing 2009 by Greil Marcus
September 12th, 2009Title: Best Music Writing 2009
Editor: Greil Marcus
Publisher: Da Capo Press (2009)
I love music (like most people) and I am a musician of sorts (in that I know how to play a few instruments). I also love writing. Naturally, one would think that I would love a book about the best music writing of [...]

