Junho 8, 2012    ·    < 1 min read

Arthur C. Clarke managed a tour de force with Childhood’s End. I could not believe the book was … Continuar a ler “Childhood’s End is a sci-fi masterpiece!”

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A Song of Ice and Fire is magnificently complex, thrilling and entertaining!

Abril 4, 2012    ·  2 minutes

I have been hearing of George R.R. Martin for many years, but never checked out his books because … Continuar a ler “A Song of Ice and Fire is magnificently complex, thrilling and entertaining!”

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The Hunger Games Will Satisfy You

Março 30, 2012    ·  2 minutes

By Anne Hamilton If you are anything like me, when you first heard of The Hunger Games two … Continuar a ler “The Hunger Games Will Satisfy You”

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Ready Player One is a must read for gamers and fans of the 80s!

Setembro 29, 2011    ·  < 1 minute

Ready Player One takes place in the mid-21st century. The world has essentially gone to hell and most … Continuar a ler “Ready Player One is a must read for gamers and fans of the 80s!”

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Eat People makes great points but ultimately falls short

Setembro 12, 2011    ·  < 1 minute

I loved How We Got Here, Andy Kessler’s last book. That book was essentially the entrepreneurship and capitalist … Continuar a ler “Eat People makes great points but ultimately falls short”

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The Fall of the Roman Empire is a must read for Roman history buffs!

Setembro 9, 2011    ·  2 minutes

Peter Heather has managed the inconceivable: to displace Gibbons (for me at least) as the reference when it … Continuar a ler “The Fall of the Roman Empire is a must read for Roman history buffs!”

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The Upside of Irrationality is a must read!

Setembro 5, 2011    ·  < 1 minute

Given my blog post on How to minimize human misery in recessions or the macroeconomic implications to hedonic … Continuar a ler “The Upside of Irrationality is a must read!”

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Augustus: The Life of Rome’s First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is enriching

Maio 7, 2011    ·  < 1 minute

As a self-styled Roman history buff who has always considered Augustus to be my role model because he … Continuar a ler “Augustus: The Life of Rome’s First Emperor by Anthony Everitt is enriching”

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The Metropolis Case is beautifully written and shockingly compelling

Maio 6, 2011    ·  < 1 minute

I am a bit at a loss for words when it comes to describing my liking of The … Continuar a ler “The Metropolis Case is beautifully written and shockingly compelling”

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The 4-Hour Workweek is shockingly good and may change your life forever!

Fevereiro 3, 2011    ·  4 minutes

I had heard great things about The 4-Hour Workweek and actually met its author, Tim Ferriss, a few … Continuar a ler “The 4-Hour Workweek is shockingly good and may change your life forever!”

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Current Reading List

Janeiro 26, 2011    ·  < 1 minute

Non-Fiction: Why the West Rules–for Now by Ian Morris The Lucifer Effect: Understanding How Good People Turn Evil … Continuar a ler “Current Reading List”

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The Sherlockian is worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Janeiro 26, 2011    ·  < 1 minute

I was in the market for a good thriller or detective story when I came across a glowing … Continuar a ler “The Sherlockian is worthy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle”

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Great Discussion with Ron Chernow on George Washington

Dezembro 14, 2010    ·  < 1 minute

Ron Chernow is one of my favorite authors. He wrote amazing epic biographies on Alexander Hamilton and Rockefeller … Continuar a ler “Great Discussion with Ron Chernow on George Washington”

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The Garden of Betrayal is a thrilling read!

Outubro 30, 2010    ·  < 1 minute

I had not come across a great fun thriller since The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons … Continuar a ler “The Garden of Betrayal is a thrilling read!”

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The Passage was disappointing

Julho 18, 2010    ·  < 1 minute

I had read that The Passage by Justin Cronin was the must read beach book of the summer. … Continuar a ler “The Passage was disappointing”

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A Prisoner of Birth is Jeffrey Archer’s best book in years!

Abril 17, 2010    ·  < 1 minute

I grew up loving Jeffrey Archer’s epic books – Kane & Able, A Mater of Honor, Not a … Continuar a ler “A Prisoner of Birth is Jeffrey Archer’s best book in years!”

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