Tag: books

This is definitely a transition week when it comes to my reading material. I was given several suggestions from friends, from acquaintances, from visitors to my blog, and from my wife. It’s always fun to head to the library with ideas in mind, then to find the books actually on the shelves ready for me … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 12

This week my wife brought me home an amazing book that jumped directly into my “currently reading” list. It’s U2 By U2, and it was written by Neil McCormick, in interviews with the band itself. In fact, the most amazing thing about the book (and I’ve read tons of books about the band, its roots, … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 10

I actually haven’t read that much this week, which is a deviation from the normal, but I have been writing quite a bit instead. Don’t worry. I’m getting back to reading over the weekend. I have some good stuff I want to get through. On that note, I’ve been re-reading a few things lately, like … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 9

Another frantic week of reading this week, courtesy of John Grisham and his emotionally charged Sycamore Row. I have to admit I had forgotten the very premise of its precursor, A Time to Kill, but it all came back in a hurry once I got going. The characters, the setting, and the interactions between characters … Continue reading Checked Out: Week 8