Title: Codebreaker: The History of Codes and Ciphers, fron the Ancient Pharaohs to Quantum Cryptography
Author: Stephen Pincock
Rating: 4
Very interesting, especially the section on quantum cryptography.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Amber Spyglass
Title: The Amber Spyglass
Author: Philip Pullman
Rating: 3
Better than book 2 (The Subtle Knife), but not as good as The Golden Compass.
Author: Philip Pullman
Rating: 3
Better than book 2 (The Subtle Knife), but not as good as The Golden Compass.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Preacher: Gone to Texas
Title: Preacher: Gone to Texas
Author: Garth Ennis
Rating: 4
A very interesting, very adult oriented graphic novel.
Author: Garth Ennis
Rating: 4
A very interesting, very adult oriented graphic novel.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
The Zombie Survival Guide
Title: The Zombie Survival Guide: Complete Protection from the Living Dead
Author: Max Brooks
Rating: 3
Not always the most exciting read, but a very important book because the dead do outnumber the living! I suggest keeping it handy to read in brief sessions.
Author: Max Brooks
Rating: 3
Not always the most exciting read, but a very important book because the dead do outnumber the living! I suggest keeping it handy to read in brief sessions.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Title: The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down
Author: Anne Fadiman
Rating: 4
A very worthwhile read for those who work with the public, not just in health care related fields.
Author: Anne Fadiman
Rating: 4
A very worthwhile read for those who work with the public, not just in health care related fields.
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Unlikely Disciple
Title: The Unlikely Disciple: A Sinner's Semester at America's Holiest University
Author: Kevin Roose
Rating: 5
Wow. What an interesting read! I don't know how Mr. Roose survived some of the lectures, but it makes for a good book.
Author: Kevin Roose
Rating: 5
Wow. What an interesting read! I don't know how Mr. Roose survived some of the lectures, but it makes for a good book.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
The Walking Dead
Title: The Walking Dead Compendium One
Author: Robert Kirkman
Rating: 4
Not a graphic novel for children or the faint of heart. This series is about survivors trying to cope with living in an "undead" world.
Author: Robert Kirkman
Rating: 4
Not a graphic novel for children or the faint of heart. This series is about survivors trying to cope with living in an "undead" world.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
A Safe Place for Dying
Title: A Safe Place for Dying
Author: Jack Fredrickson
Rating: 3
I couldn't resist the title, and then, the prologue gives me this line: "And so long as nobody got hurt, I was rooting for another gas leak." I was hooked. Somewhat predictable, but a nice, easy to read detective story.
On a side note, yes, I do read more than one book at a time.
Author: Jack Fredrickson
Rating: 3
I couldn't resist the title, and then, the prologue gives me this line: "And so long as nobody got hurt, I was rooting for another gas leak." I was hooked. Somewhat predictable, but a nice, easy to read detective story.
On a side note, yes, I do read more than one book at a time.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
The Subtle Knife
Title: The Subtle Knife
Author: Philip Pullman
Rating: 3.5
Not as good as The Golden Compass, but still interesting enough to keep me reading. On to book 3.
Author: Philip Pullman
Rating: 3.5
Not as good as The Golden Compass, but still interesting enough to keep me reading. On to book 3.
Sunday, June 07, 2009
The Golden Compass
Title: The Golden Compass
Author: Philip Pullman
Rating: 4
A nice, thought provoking young adult book. I'll be reading the other two in the series.
Author: Philip Pullman
Rating: 4
A nice, thought provoking young adult book. I'll be reading the other two in the series.
Saturday, June 06, 2009
I Capture the Castle
Title: I Capture the Castle
Author: Dodie Smith
Rating: 4
A wonderful novel in the tradition of the great female, British writers. Cassandra drew me into her world and made me want to stay. I saw another review for this book where someone tagged it "intelligent chick-lit." While I generally abhor the "chick-lit" genre, "intelligent chick-lit" does fit and I'd be willing to give another a try.
"Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression."
Author: Dodie Smith
Rating: 4
A wonderful novel in the tradition of the great female, British writers. Cassandra drew me into her world and made me want to stay. I saw another review for this book where someone tagged it "intelligent chick-lit." While I generally abhor the "chick-lit" genre, "intelligent chick-lit" does fit and I'd be willing to give another a try.
"Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression."
Wednesday, June 03, 2009
The Lonely Soldier
Title: The Lonely Soldier: The Private War of Women Serving in Iraq
Author: Helen Benedict
Rating: 4
A very informative book and probably eye-opening to many that don't have a vested interest in the military (Hi to Mom in Iraq and Brother in Japan). I am still confounded by the question posed by the author (and subjects), "Why should they have to be worried about being harmed by their fellow soldiers?"
Author: Helen Benedict
Rating: 4
A very informative book and probably eye-opening to many that don't have a vested interest in the military (Hi to Mom in Iraq and Brother in Japan). I am still confounded by the question posed by the author (and subjects), "Why should they have to be worried about being harmed by their fellow soldiers?"
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