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From the mouth of my four-year-old babe: ‘I liked the pictures. I knew some stuff. But learned some other stuff!’ How to Be a Big Kid is a fantastic primer for preschool-aged children. It features an encyclopedia of necessary knowledge for the youth set. Basic manners, classic rhymes, and colorful pages of animals are arranged... Continue Reading →
John Branch’s The Last Cowboys is an absorbing history of the modern American West. In telling the story of the Wright family of Southwest Utah, Branch covers the politics of land management and grazing rights, the day-to-day operations of a cattle ranch, and the inner workings of the rodeo circuit. The author weaves these topics... Continue Reading →
Marcius’s Wild Escape has the elements of a good true-crime book. The author effectively shows us the escape from every participant's point of view: law enforcement, the criminals, the politicians, and the community. The pacing and organization of the book is well thought out. Marcius quickly sets up the the men's escape, and then their... Continue Reading →
So many comedian's books/ memoirs are just a repackaging of their stand-up routines. This is not true of Jimmy's. His insights into being an immigrant, living in Chinese-American culture, and finding his way in the entertainment business are current and most importantly funny. I'm sure people will ask, "Why's this guy writing a book? He's... Continue Reading →
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Amy Bass takes us into the classroom, the community, and the soccer field to explore all aspects of the town, and how the young men were able to achieve their successes. The author does an excellent job doling out equal parts history, drama, and sociological study of the town of... Continue Reading →
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