January 29, 2026
December 5, 2025
The Expanse: Origins by James S.A. Corey, Hallie Lambert and Georgia Lee
I found this book enjoyable. As best as I can remember, it does seem to be compatible with the other novellas about the character backgrounds.
The stories are well told, although I’ve always felt that graphic arts media usually have too fast of a pacing, this one didn’t seem bad.
One issue I had was that the backstory of Amos Burton seemed odd. I believe it is symbolic of his inner mind. But it doesn’t seem to fit with the style of the book overall.
November 15, 2025
November 2, 2025
October 12, 2025
La Culture Française by Ivan Kushnir
I have mixed feelings about this book.
The real problem is that it doesn’t really deliver what it promises. It is more of a historical reference of events, people and things that are relevant to French culture, but there is no real discussion or even mention of how these are relevant to French culture or even how they influenced the culture.
However, as a historical reference, I do find it interesting. I like the dual-language text mostly for proper noun references. I feel some of the text is a bit awkward. There is a lot of interesting information included in the book.
I also like the general organization, but it seriously lacks in that it doesn’t have an index. There is a lot of information that could really use cross-referencing. It also lacks any sources which seems a major oversight.
September 3, 2025
Why We Fight World War II – The Battle of China / War Comes to America directed by Frank Capra and Anatole Litvak
A dvd with two stories. The first is the history of The Battle of China, the second talks about some of the issues and news stories given to the public just prior to World War II.
It is poorly done and mostly a rehash of common material.
September 2, 2025
Museum Masterpieces: The Metropolitan Museum of Art presented by Richard Brettell
A Great Courses presentation that walks you through several of the significant pieces of their collection discussing their places in history and their significance. It is enjoyable and very informative.
August 31, 2025
Sharpe’s Tiger by Bernard Cornwell
This is the second book in the Richard Sharpe series. He finds himself in India, a foot soldier and a private serving the East India [Trading?] company expanding into the territory of Tippoo. His sergeant, Hakeswill, has it out for him and sets him up for a grueling punishment, when he is spared and assigned a periouls mission.
