A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers by Henry David Thoreau
In 1849, Henry David Thoreau published a book about a boat trip he took with his brother.
In 1849, Henry David Thoreau published a book about a boat trip he took with his brother.
Heretic by Catherine Nixey is about the hundreds, if not thousands, of versions of Christianity that flourished in the hundreds…
Very interesting post -> I Went from Reading 40 Books a Year to Reading 0
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In September 2021, I sold the shivarweb.com website on the Empire Flippers marketplace. Shivarweb.com was a website that not only…
We went several years owning a Nissan Leaf and a mid-size SUV. But when the SUV was in the shop…
The last collection of detective stories written by Arthur Conan Doyle is still surprising, fun, and better than most detective fiction today.
Christianity: The First Three Thousand Years by Diarmaid MacCulloch is a doorstop of a book that is readable, fascinating, and approachable.
Blighted by Margaret Stagmeier is a book about the housing crisis that plagues American cities, with a specific focus on…
I loved the nuance & storytelling of this book. Very complex topic.
Beyond The Bake Sale by Anne Henderson is a book on world of educational partnerships, specifically focusing on how schools…
Shanghai Free Taxi by Frank Langfitt offers an insightful glimpse into the rapidly changing landscape of contemporary China. Langfitt, a…
A few years ago, I switched to a local credit union after my local bank merged with a giant out…
Slow Productivity by Cal Newport challenges the frenzied pace of the modern workplace, suggesting that our relentless rush to be…
“Loserville” by Clayton Tutor examines Atlanta’s turbulent relationship with its professional sports teams. Beginning in the 1960s, the city’s leaders used sports to redefine Atlanta’s image, but struggled with poor team performances and weak support. Despite this, sports have significantly contributed to Atlanta’s identity and development.
“American The Beautiful? by Blythe Roberson is a travel book across America’s National Parks but falls short in style and pacing, resembling TikToks instead of traditional travel writing. Despite extensive park visits and commentary on America’s contradictions, the lack of context and background detracts from the experience, unlike works by Bill Bryson.”
“Status Game” by Will Storr offers a nuanced exploration of how humans organize in social hierarchies, striving for status through various games. It discusses the impact of prestige, dominance, and humiliation games on society, relationships, and leadership. Storr emphasizes understanding these dynamics to foster cooperation and mitigate conflicts.
Dad Camp by Evan Porter is an inverse coming of age novel about how parents experience their children growing up….
I’m a huge fan of Mangool’s SEO tool suite. They have incredibly cost-effective pricing, especially for agencies, small blogs, and…
I’m a huge fan of Mangool’s SEO tool suite. They have incredibly cost-effective pricing, especially for small websites. I’ve been…
I’m a huge fan of Mangool’s SEO tool suite. They have incredibly cost-effective pricing, especially for small blogs and local…
I’m a huge fan of Mangool’s SEO tool suite. They have incredibly cost-effective pricing, especially for small websites, agencies, and…
I like to use Mangools for bulk keyword research, general competitor research, and understanding keyword intent.
News of The World by Paulette Jiles is a novel set in Reconstruction-Era Texas, specifically beginning in 1870 in Texas….
How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg is one of the best nonfiction books I’ve read in the past…
North Woods by Daniel Mason is a novel set against the backdrop of a single house in the woods of…
The Naturalist’s Companion: A Field Guide to Observing and Understanding Wildlife by Dave Hall is a short guidebook all about…
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin is a fascinating book by someone who has not only had a very creative…
Exploring Southern Appalachian Forests: An Ecological Guide to 30 Great Hikes by Stephanie Jeffries is a book that is both…
Drifting Into Darien by Janisse Ray is a memoir that chronicles Janisse Ray’s 10-day journey down the Altamaha River, one…
In December 2023, I signed up for Mastodon. It had been a full year since the crazy, impulse Twitter migration….
What’s Our Problem? by Tim Urban is a thought-provoking book that introduces a new framework for understanding our chaotic political…
The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of Ella May Wiggins,…
Existentialist Cafe by Sarah Bakewell is a 2016 book by Sarah Bakewell that delves into the philosophy and history of…
The Pioneers by David McCullough is a captivating historical account of the first voyage by New Englanders to the Northwest…
Silent Spring Revolution by Douglas Brinkley is a meticulously researched and deftly written chronicle of the rise of environmental activism…
Historic Rural Churches of Georgia by Sonny Seals is a profound exploration of Georgia’s cultural and architectural heritage through its…
Hiking Trails of the Cohutta & Big Frog Wilderness by Tim Homan is an engaging and informative guide that takes…
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic Sherlock Holmes novel written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle in 1901. The…
Growth of the Soil is a novel by Nobel laureate Knut Hamsun, first published in Norway in 1917. The story…
Quiet American by Graham Greene is a thought-provoking novel set against the backdrop of 1950s Vietnam, a time of French…
These Gentle Hills is a captivating work by John Kollock that takes readers on a picturesque journey through the North…
Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro is a story that delves into the life of Stevens, an English butler…
The Gulf by Jack Davis is a comprehensive exploration of the Gulf of Mexico’s historical, cultural, and environmental significance. The…
TL;DR There is conflicting information from Canada & the EU about the risks of the main new active ingredient in…
The Buried Giant is a fantasy novel set in a post-Arthurian England, where a mysterious mist has caused collective amnesia…
The Revenant by Michael Punke is a thrilling tale of betrayal and revenge set against the backdrop of the nineteenth-century…
This year, I tried to read a bit more fiction. Here’s what I read.
Eight Bears: Mythic Past and Imperiled Future by Gloria Dickie is a compelling exploration into the lives of the eight…
Macon lost their Minor League baseball team to Rome, Georgia in 2001. They are a fun, solid mid-sized city that…
Last Days of California by Mary Miller is a short, fun coming-of-age novel about the Metcalf family, embarking on a…
Pickling vegetables has been an age-old tradition in the American South. But it’s slowly dying in home cooking due to…
99% Invisible City by Roman Mars and Kurt Kohlstedt is a New York Times best-selling exploration into the unnoticed yet…
Lives of the Trees by Diana Wells is a captivating exploration into the world of trees and their profound connection…
A World Lost by Wendell Berry is a poignant and introspective novel that delves into the themes of memory, loss,…
Indistractable is a book that reveals the hidden psychology driving us to distraction and shares a 4-step model to become…
The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson is a science fiction novel set in the near future. It…
Return of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle is a captivating collection of 13 detective stories penned by the renowned…
Long-Ago Stories of the Eastern Cherokee by Lloyd Arneach is a captivating collection of traditional Cherokee tales, meticulously curated and…
The Glass Kingdom by Lawrence Osborne is a darkly atmospheric thriller set in the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The novel…
The Ballad of a Small Player by Lawrence Osborne is a captivating novel penned by the British author, Lawrence Osborne….
The Fifth Risk is a non-fiction book that examines the transition and political appointments of the Donald Trump presidency, especially…
The Botany of Desire is a nonfiction book that explores the relationship between humans and plants. Contrary to popular belief,…
The Omnivore’s Dilemma is a non-fiction book that explores the three principal food chains that sustain us today: the industrial,…
God In A Cup is a book that explores the world of specialty coffee, focusing on the people and companies…
Parallel Worlds by Michio Kaku is a popular science book that explores the concept of parallel universes and the possibility…
Discontent And Its Civilizations is a collection of essays by Mohsin Hamid that explores the fractures generated by seismic changes…
Exit West is a novel that tells the story of Saeed and Nadia, who fall in love as their country…
The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a novel by Mohsin Hamid that tells the story of Changez, a young Pakistani man who…
Moth Smoke is the debut novel by British Pakistani novelist Mohsin Hamid, published in 2000. The story revolves around Darashikoh…
Fooled By Randomness is a book that explores the role of randomness in our lives and how it affects decision-making,…
Guide to National Parks by National Geographic is an informative and comprehensive guidebook that provides expert travel advice, candid tips…
The National Geographic Guide to State Parks of the United States is a comprehensive guidebook that showcases over 200 state…
Secrets of the National Parks by National Geographic is an authoritative guidebook that provides expert advice from rangers, park managers,…
The Ascent of Money is a book that explains how different historical events led to the development of the current…
World 3.0 challenges the popular notion that the world is flat and fully globalized, arguing that differences and distances are…
The Sisters Brothers is a Western novel set in the American West in 1851. The story follows the notorious assassin…
Booty Capitalism is a book that examines the relationship between the state and oligarchical families in the banking sector of…
Dark Star Safari is a travel book that takes readers on an epic journey through Africa, from Cairo to Cape…
Deep South is a travel memoir by Paul Theroux, where he recounts his road trips taken in Mississippi, South Carolina,…
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is a travelogue by Paul Theroux, in which he retraces his epic journey of…
The Great Railway Bazaar is a travelogue by American novelist Paul Theroux, first published in 1975. It recounts Theroux’s four-month…
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