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October 22, 2008

Old Bones by Aaron Elkins

Filed under: Mystery,Series — Tags: , — Randolph @ 2:54 pm

Old Bones by Aaron ElkinsFirst Gideon Oliver book.

It is a good story that keeps you guessing.

October 9, 2008

Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs

Filed under: Mystery — Randolph @ 2:53 pm

Death du Jour by Kathy ReichsThis is the second Temperance Brennan novel.

read October 2008

September 15, 2008

The Cruelest Month: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny

Filed under: Mystery,Series — Tags: — Randolph @ 9:37 pm

The Cruellest Month by Louise Penny

August 26, 2008

The Oil Painting Course You’ve Always Wanted by Kathleen Staiger

Filed under: Art,Favorites — Randolph @ 9:41 pm

The Oil Painting Course You've Always Wanted: Guided Lessons for Beginners and Experienced Artists by Kathleen Staiger

August 20, 2008

Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brian

Filed under: Adventure,Favorites,Fiction,Series — Randolph @ 9:42 pm

Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian

August 16, 2008

Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington by Thomas Cathcart

Filed under: Philosophy — Tags: , — Randolph @ 9:45 pm

Aristotle and an Aardvark Go to Washington: Understanding Political Doublespeak Through Philosophy and Jokes by Thomas Cathcart

August 9, 2008

First Man: The Life of Neil Armstrong by James R. Hansen

Filed under: Favorites,History — Randolph @ 2:11 pm
First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong by James R. HansenI really enjoyed the history behind the moon landing and Neil Armstrong.  I remember the moon landing, but never knew the man.  All the details were fascinating, and made for a good flow through his life, but also seemed tedius at times.  At the same time, I’d like to know a little more of his life outside of his career and how that influenced him.
Some of the narration seemed weak.  James Hansen obviously tried to bring the story full circle at the end, but the feeling was almost contrived (I won’t spoil it…).

August 6, 2008

A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny

Filed under: Uncategorized — Randolph @ 9:47 pm

Dead Cold by Louise Penny

July 30, 2008

Life of Pi by Yann Martel

Filed under: Favorites,Fiction — Randolph @ 2:44 pm

This is the story of a young Indian (from India) boy’s survival. The story starts with a transfer of zoo animals, a ship sinks, and he finds himself on a small boat with several animals, including a bengal tiger. The story is well told and captivating. I heartily recommend this book.

(read in July 2008)

July 27, 2008

People of Darkness by Tony Hillerman

Filed under: Mystery — Tags: , , — Randolph @ 9:49 pm

People of Darkness (Jim Chee Novels) by Tony Hillerman

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