I started this biography and Chinese history book in May when I was actually in China. I had already read eleven books, but they were all fiction. I thought it would be fitting for me to read a nonfiction book... Continue reading →

I would consider myself a romantic. Perhaps more practical and analytical than some others, but one none the less. This is not the first book I have read on the scientific and anthropological reasoning behind romance, love, and sex. I... Continue reading →

I prefer listening to Sedaris, but I could not track down the audiobook for this at the library. Now that I’ve read most of his collected works, I do think I prefer the later ones. This one was still good... Continue reading →

I enjoyed Rubin’s first book The Happiness Project. I’ve taken this book out more than a couple of times this year, but have been able to find time to read it before it’s due by at the library. Finally, I... Continue reading →

This is a holiday themed collection of Sedaris essays and short stories. I’m not as keen on Sedaris’s short stories as his essays except his animal ones. This series has the classic “Six to Eight Black Men” and a couple... Continue reading →

Paris to the Moon is one of my favourite memoirs about a place so I was quite excited to read this book on New York before my trip. I found this book difficult to get into. I really like Gopnik... Continue reading →

I enjoyed Theroux’s Dark Star Safari some years ago. Whenever I encounter his travel writing, I do like it. I don’t always necessarily share all his political views on Africa, but he does have some valid concerns with foreign aid.... Continue reading →

If you like books and bookstores, you should read this. It’s funny. Ok, a more proper review then: As someone who has worked in retail or customer service, none of this stuff surprises me. People often live in their own... Continue reading →