Book Recommendation: How to Solve Your Own Murder

Back in the day, there was an old radio show called I Love a Mystery. It's no secret that I do, too. A mystery can take many forms - the cozy mystery, the whodunnit, the locked room mystery, courtroom mystery, etc ... I just finished a book that has many of the things I love … Continue reading Book Recommendation: How to Solve Your Own Murder →

Book Recommendation: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

I've had this book on my "To read" list for some time. I added it for a couple of reasons. First, I have always loved hearing stories about "old Hollywood" and hoped that this would kind of fall into that category. Second, everyone kept talking about it. When my wife read it recently she said … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo →

Book Recommendation: The Day Tripper

Slowly, but surely, I am working through my "Want to read" list. I just finished one that I almost stopped reading after the first chapter. It begins with a couple in their 20's who are in the early stages of their relationship. Their cheesy "lovey dovey" exchanges were a bit over the top for me. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Day Tripper →

Book Recommendation: The Final Witness – Paul Landis

It seems that I have been reading a lot of non-fiction lately. It isn't anything deliberate, it just happens to be the way the books I have "on hold" have become available. The latest is on a topic that has fascinated me for years - The JFK Assassination. The assassination happened seven years before I … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Final Witness – Paul Landis →

Book Recommendation: Zenith Man

My wife suggested this one to me. "It's a courtroom book, so I figured you'd like it." She was right. I will say up front that this isn't like a Perry Mason whodunnit. It's a true story about an odd man accused of killing his wife. There were times I would read something he said … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Zenith Man →

Book Recommendation: The Devil and Sherlock Holmes

This is the third book that I have read from David Grann. He wrote The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon, as well. This book is a collection of articles that he had written for various publications between 2000 and 2009 and some of them have already been adapted for the screen (Trial by … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Devil and Sherlock Holmes →

Book Recommendation: The Book Thief

I suppose I am behind as far as this one is concerned. It's a book that I have heard talked about for some time now. I also recently found out there is a movie based on the book, too. I'm not sure why it took so long to get to it, other than my "to … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The Book Thief →

Book Recommendation: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August

Perhaps I should have thought twice about using the title "Book Recommendation" to blog about books I've read. Why? Because every so often I'll read a book that I'm not sure whether I'd call my post a "recommendation." That's the case with this book. Many of the reviews I read praised this book. I am … Continue reading Book Recommendation: The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August →

Book Recommendation: Being Henry – Henry Winkler

I have rarely heard anyone say a bad thing about Henry Winkler. This book was a joy to listen to. It was, of course, read by the author. This in itself is quite a task, because Henry has been very open about his dyslexia in recent years. You'd never know it, though, as you listen. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: Being Henry – Henry Winkler →

Book Recommendation: As You Wish – Cary Elwes

It is a cult classic and one of my favorite movies. The Princess Bride is such a fun movie. It is part fairy tale, part adventure story, part love story, and so much more. It is a film that all can enjoy, and that is why it really didn't do well at the box office. … Continue reading Book Recommendation: As You Wish – Cary Elwes →