A Bond Binge
Earlier this year I wrote about how I had gotten interested in reading James Bond books. And I must admit that this interest resulted in me going on a Bond … Continue Reading A Bond Binge
Shaken, Not Stirred
It is probably a rare individual who wouldn’t recognize by this catchphrase what this post is about—Bond, James Bond. Until recently, I wouldn’t have necessarily categorized myself as an avid … Continue Reading Shaken, Not Stirred
Best Books of 2015 – III
Although written in chronological order, these three posts can be read in whatever order you like… A book that was a surprisingly good read to me was American Ghost: A … Continue Reading Best Books of 2015 – III
Best Books of 2015 – II
Although written in chronological order, these three posts can be read in whatever order you like… One of the fiction books I enjoyed this year was Cell by Robin Cook. … Continue Reading Best Books of 2015 – II
Best Books of 2015 – I
This year, my annual “Best Books” post is coming to you in three parts. Not just because I read so many good and interesting books that I wanted to share … Continue Reading Best Books of 2015 – I
Dirk Pitt – Revisited!
On our vacation this year to North Carolina, I got to visit my favorite place in the whole world—Montreat. Just a short distance from Black Mountain and less than a … Continue Reading Dirk Pitt – Revisited!
God’s Man: An Oral Biography
This is the title of the book my parents wrote about the man I knew as “Uncle Lloyd.” It was published in 1985 while my dad served as the minister … Continue Reading God’s Man: An Oral Biography
Best Books of 2014
What has become one of my annual blog topics is writing about the best books I read during the calendar year. This year, my book list totaled 27—13 fiction and … Continue Reading Best Books of 2014
Beer Books
Normally I would wait until year-end to write a post about the best books I read in a given calendar year. But having finished reading my third book about beer … Continue Reading Beer Books
Books I Read in 2013
Happy New Year to all! It was inspiration from reading a post my daughter made on her blog last December that motivated me to keep a list of all the … Continue Reading Books I Read in 2013
Building Books – Future Expansion
Returning to structures, another book I have read is about the building of the Hoover Dam. It was actually a Rick Steves podcast that introduced me to the book Colossus: … Continue Reading Building Books – Future Expansion
Building Books – Installing the Cornerstone
Moving away from permanent structures, this next book takes us full circle back to my story of the Golden Gate Bridge and the historical photograph that hangs on the wall … Continue Reading Building Books – Installing the Cornerstone
Building Books – Raising the Structure
Having a love for cars and driving cars, it is no wonder that I would want to read a book about the building of our modern-day interstate system. As a … Continue Reading Building Books – Raising the Structure
Building Books – Laying the Foundation
This may seem like an odd title so let me explain. Being a scientist, I have had to read a lot of technical, non-fiction books during my formal education and … Continue Reading Building Books – Laying the Foundation
Books in Waiting
For someone like myself who has not been a lifelong avid reader, this may seem like an odd title to post—a bit of explanation is in order. Growing up, my … Continue Reading Books in Waiting
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