by Adam Zamoyski, 2004 This book is an extremely well-written account of Napolean’s invasion of Russia in 1812. In addition to a very readable style, I also liked the author’s overview of the political situation in Europe prior to the war, … Continue reading →
by C.S. Lewis, 1959 This book was fun to read as it is extremely clever. The book is a series of letters from the senior devil to his nephew who is just breaking into the business. In many of the letters … Continue reading →
by Jeff Shaara, 2006 This book wasn’t as good as I expected as it didn’t hold my attention, especially in the first part of the book. I expected a bit more suspense as in the case of his father’s book … Continue reading →
by Randy Wayne White, audiobook narrated by Ron McLarty, 2001 This book was pretty enjoyable. I believe the author lives on Sanibel Island and he uses the island as the backdrop for this mystery. The plot is just okay, but the characters … Continue reading →
by Elmore Leonard, audiobook narrated by Frank Muller, 2001 Don’t bother with this book! Elmore Leonard was recommended to me by an individual at a cocktail party so when I was planning to drive to Florida this year, I picked up the … Continue reading →
by Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster, 2006 This book describes the life of Father Michael McGivney and his efforts in the founding of the Knights of Columbus. The book is a somewhat tedious biography of an individual but it … Continue reading →
by Dr. Alfred Price and Mike Spick, 2000 This book chronicles the development of five WWII aircraft from the original concept, to design, to production, and modification throughout the war. The authors also describe the various missions each aircraft participated in. … Continue reading →
by Irene Nemirovsky, 2006 Although this translation of Suite Française was published in 2006, the book was orginally written by Nemirovsky in 1941 and 1942, just prior to her deportation to Birkenau and extermination. The book is the first two parts … Continue reading →
by Michael Connelly, 2006 I picked this book up at Wal-Mart when I was on a camping trip to New York and I couldn’t find a decent book store in Plattsburg, so I wasn’t expecting much. It is surprisingly good. … Continue reading →
by David Baldacci, an audio CD This is a run-of-the-mill book that is moderately entertaining. I was put off a bit, however, by a technical issue that stick in my mind after listening to it rather than anything else that might … Continue reading →