Books we have recently read.
The Anatomy of Hope Jerome Groopman
Showing with fascinating anecdotes the power of emotions on one's health.
Blind Man's Bluff Sherry Sontag & Christopher Drew
The Untold Story of American Submarine Espionage
Interesting for a submariner.
The Coldest Winter David Halberstam
America and the Korean War
This will likely be the best book I will read in 1908.
Locked Rooms Laurie R. King
Laurie King is good but this is not her best.
Einstein Walter Isaacson
A view of the 20th century history that is intellectually satisfying.
The Big Con Jonathan Chait
The world of voodoo economics which Republicans still believe.
Rome and Jerusalem Martin Goodman
A marvelous study of Roman and Jewish history. I learned much.
Tracks Across Alaska Alastair Scott
An amateur attempts part of the Iditarod trek. Recommended
Playing for Pizza John Grisham
I always like John Grisham
The Indian Clerk David Leavitt
A heavy novel that I wish I hadn't started.
The Nine Jeffrey Toobin
Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court
A good book in every way: interesting, informative, well-written.
Shadow of the Silk Road Colin Tubron
A delightful travelogue. Recommended
The Myth of the Rational Voter
Does it matter how we vote? This survey tells more than you want to know.
Rumpole Misbehaves John Mortimer
I think I like Rumpole better on TV than in the novel
A Land to Call Home Lauraine Snelling
An ultra-sweet novel from a series.
The Book of Air and Shadows Michael Gruber
I remember I liked the novel, but I cannot remember the topic.
What's So Funny? Donald Westlake
Another Dortmunder mystery by a favorite author
Footprints in the Olympics Chris Morgenroth
an autobiography Catherine Morgenroth Flaherty, editor
He did it all: settled in the wilderness, worked for forest service, established national park, and more.
Two Wheels North: Cycling the West Coast in 1909 Evelyn McDaniel Gibb
From Santa Rosa to Seattle before there was a highway link.
1491 Charles C. Mann
The Americas before Columbus
Get rid of your simplistic view of a simple civilization.
Summer at Tiffany Marjorie Hart
A delightful story of 2 coeds in 1945.
If You Lived Here, I'd Know Your Name Heather Lende
Small town Alaska, revealed.
Web of Deceit Barry M. Lando
The History of Western Complicity in Iraq
Another ugly book about an ugly war.
Marley & Me John Grogan
Life and love with the world’s worst dog
A great book for dog lovers.
Three Cups of Tea Greg Mortenson
One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace, One School at a Time
Feel good about the world and what one person can do.
The Backwash Squeeze & other improbable feats Edward McPherson
A Newcomers Journey into the World of Bridge
Perceptive observations of addiction to playing the game of Bridge
The Black Echo Michael Connelly
Restless William Boyd
What’s Theology Got to Do with It? Anthony B. Robinson
An examination of Christian churches by an astute and sympathetic observer.
POSTWAR: Tony Judt
A History of Europe since 1945
A massive book, filled with data that enlightened me and corrected my memories
Soldier, the Life of Colin Powell Karen DeYoung
A satisfying read about a fine man
The Purpose Driven Life Rick Warren
What on Earth Am I Here For?
A best-seller and deservedly so.
Long Time Gone J.A.Jance
We must read all the J.P. Beaumont books
Plainsong Kent Haruf
A story from the high plains. Some irksome people; some very good people.
The Grace that Keeps this World Tom Bailey
A novel about north country New York. Not pleasant.
The One Percent Doctrine Ron Suskind
Deep Inside America’s Pursuit of Its Enemies since 9/11
One of several recent tell-all books about the Bush administration.
The Survivor John F. Harris
President Clinton and His Times
Bill Clinton with his warts and his genius
For other books from past reading, see Book list Archives