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Anyone who knows me well knows not only that I have a fascination with words, but also love to debate … I can argue semantics for hours, much to the dismay of people around me at times. I’m pretty sure that’s why a friend of mine gave me a book this past summer; because I [...] As a reminder that my “comeback” still has a long, long way to go, I woke up this morning with a migraine, and am completely spent energy-wise. After calling in sick, I went back to bed and slept until noon; I’ve been up for almost 2 hours now and have still accomplished nothing other than [...] MY FIRST MEMORY (OF LIBRARIANS) This is my first memory: A big room with heavy wooden tables that sat on a creaky wood floor A line of green shades—bankers’ lights—down the center Heavy oak chairs that were too low or maybe I was simply too short For me to sit in and read So my [...] … of a certain type, anyway. Now available for pre-order (currently $37.00) from Amazon.com. Custom Bicycles: A Passionate Pursuit by Christine Elliott & David Jablonka Cycling has never lost its appeal. Alongside mass-produced models, the craftsmanship of handmade bespoke bicycle makers has emerged to satisfy the passion of people who ride bikes as a means [...] Picked up The Origin of Financial Crises: Central Banks, Credit Bubbles, and the Efficient Market Fallacy, by George Cooper recently. Yeah, I know … sounds really exciting doesn’t it. But in reality, from what I’ve read so far, the book seems to do a great job of explaining how the global economy has been pushed [...] The next book on my reading list: The Snow Tourist, by British author and journalist Charlie English. Snow job | The white stuff | The Economist From The Economist print edition “TO SKI, however well or poorly, is a reminder—whatever one may for a long time have suspected—that one is alive, and that living is [...] I am a big fan of David Liss‘s work, especially A Conspiracy of Paper, a historical mystery set during the the world’s first stock market crash, which will give some insight into what happened nearly 300 years ago, wrapped up in a story of pugilism and prostitution. And then, once you’ve finished A Conspiracy of [...] Campagnolo: 75 Years of Cycling Passion by Paolo Facchinetti & Guido Rubino. Pre-order it now from Amazon.com. I think I’m about to have an orgasm. |
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