Archive for the 'Review' Category
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Machine by Joe Posnanski
September 2nd, 2009Title: The Machine Author: Joe Posnanski Publisher: HarperCollins (2009) I am going to be very upfront on this review. There was practically zero chance that I would not love this book. First, Joe Posnanski is my favorite sportswriter out there right now. In fact, I already featured him in my Great Writing series. (side note: [...]
