Tag: Book Review

Big Magic Book Review

Thank you for writing this book. This book presents the awesome idea of Big Magic in a really cool way. It’s interesting and well written. The answer is always the same: “More wonder, please.” As she mentions in the book, some critics of her last hit Eat, Pray, Love thought it was unreadable, couldn’t even… Continue reading Big Magic Book Review

Amsterdam: A History of the World’s Most Liberal City Book Review

If any of the words in the title of this book interest you, then this is a must read. Well researched and interesting, this book is for those who want to learn more about the city that defines liberalism. Mixing modern day with history, Shorto is a perfect match for the fellow American travelling through… Continue reading Amsterdam: A History of the World’s Most Liberal City Book Review

Maker Manifesto

Make something. Now. That’s the message of this great book. It will motivate you to take control of your maker destiny and explore your creative talents. Meet someone, learn something, go somewhere… Mark Hatch captures how and why so many of us join the maker movement. His calls to action about life-long learning, sharing, and… Continue reading Maker Manifesto

The Brothers Karamazov Book Review

The Brothers Karamazov is a classic and favorite book of many friends. Breaking open a 700+ page book may find you speeding through the beginning, thirsty for progress. However, along the way you’ll settle into the world that Dostoyevsky has created, grateful for its depth and bredth. Filled with fully developed characters, passionate dialogue, and… Continue reading The Brothers Karamazov Book Review

A Short History of Nearly Everything Book Review

Bill Bryson at times has a voice so similar to Douglas Adams that occasionally I felt as if I were reading the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. This book is great, period. At it’s best, it’s equal parts education and entertainment, rare in science writing. At it’s worst, it’s informational and dense, but never for… Continue reading A Short History of Nearly Everything Book Review

The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Book Review

This book changed my life. It is the reason I’ve started writing book reviews and using affiliate links. I’ll take a kick-back for someone buying a book that changes their life for the better! This book is beautifully done at every level. Simple, beautiful, and properly proportioned before you even crack it open. It’s readable… Continue reading The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Book Review