Stoicism
Stoicism is a misunderstood philosophy. Small “s” stoic is the idea that you never show emotion and never react to things. Just sit there stone-faced as the world spins around … Continued
October Country: The Horror of Ray Bradbury
If you’ve heard of Ray Bradbury before, you’ve heard of Fahrenheit 451 (DB 34963). A slightly deeper cut would be the famous Martian Chronicles(DB 26787). A deeper cut, and some … Continued
Reamde: Yes I spelled that right
Neal Stephenson has long been one of my favorite authors, and Reamde is another awesome book by him. I think I’ve written on him before, here and here, but Reamde … Continued
Well I am in a hurry…
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry (DB 89846) by Neil deGrasse Tyson is an excellent book. He goes through the entire history of the universe in a brilliant and funny … Continued
Your Money or Your life: It’s that simple
I am terrible with money. Honestly sometimes it feels like the stuff just evaporates from my wallet. To quote my father, about cars but the principle applies, “if they weren’t … Continued
Singing the Praises of Mercedes Lackey
One of my favorite authors is Mercedes Lackey. Her worlds of Valdemar and the alternate history of the Elemental Masters are among my favorite haunts. Valdemar is sword and sorcery … Continued
Three Parts Dead
Three Parts Dead is a murder mystery, a brilliant court case, and an unrivaled entry into a new world, that of The Craft Sequence. In this world the currency is … Continued
Conan the Cimmerian: Not the Barbarian You Remember
Conan the Barbarian. The name draws to mind all the ridiculous images that have been drawn down the years. He-Man. That Schwarzenegger movie. A huge figure with huge muscles in … Continued
October Means Dark: Or, How I Love Horror
As anyone who knows me can tell you, I am really into horror. I enjoy this time of year because I can let some small portion of this love out … Continued
Our NEWEST Obama Academy Narrated Title at LBPH Pittsburgh: Louisa May’s Battle
DBC 10099 Louisa May’s Battle: How the Civil War Led to Little Women By Kathleen Krull Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Annotation: Before her success as an author, Louisa May Alcott … Continued