There are some pretty big gaps in my knowledge of History, and China is definitely one of them. I know a bit, but not a lot. Over… Read more “Book Review: For All the Tea in China”
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Book Review: Go Spy The Land
George Alexander Hill’s account of his time in Russia and Eastern Europe during the First World War and the rise of the Bolshevik’s is a surprisingly exciting… Read more “Book Review: Go Spy The Land”
Book Review: Female Tars
I’ve seen some weirdly harsh criticism of this book that I really don’t understand. Folks seemed to be upset by Suzanne J. Stark’s questioning of generally accepted… Read more “Book Review: Female Tars”
Book Review: Cod
This is an excellent book, and a much quicker read than Kurlansky’s more famous and popular book, Salt. I love that it balances History, Food, and Environmentalism… Read more “Book Review: Cod”
Book Review: The Job
William S. Burroughs is a challenging figure in American literature, especially fringe literature. Key to the Beats, but not a part of it; key to drug culture,… Read more “Book Review: The Job”
Book Review: The Maid and the Queen
As a kid, the story of Joan of Arc fascinated me. So much great imagery swirls around her legend, so much mystery and power. What then is… Read more “Book Review: The Maid and the Queen”
