Had a friend of Lisa's pick this up in the UK recently since it hasn't been released in the states just yet.
The Kid Stays in the Picture
Picked up this tale of a larger-than-life Hollywood story after hearing people talk it up in various podcasts over the last year or so. Looking forward to great stories about the 1960s and 1970s movie business.
The Children of Hurin
Time for some fiction—getting back to Tolkien for a bit. Got this when it came out and added it to the stack of things to read and soon forgot about it. Not sure. why.
Time for some fiction—getting back to Tolkien for a bit. Got this when it came out and added it to the stack of things to read and soon forgot about it. Not sure. why.
Cosmos
Picked up a copy of Cosmos recently after reading Age of Wonder. time to learn more about astronomy after reading so much about Herschel.
Summary: Good read, want to see the show on TV or online soon.
Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the Art of Recording
Saw this had come out in paperback, so I picked up a copy.
Quite good. Traced the develpment of recording tech during Sinatra's career, especially in the Columbia and Capitol eras. A good followup on the topic after having read the Bing Crosby bio earlier this year.
The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science
Picked up this based on a review in Time magazine.
Picked up this based on a review in Time magazine.
Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years
Picked this up as a result of a couple recommendations. So far, so good.
Uncommon Carriers
Just on a John McPhee kick for a bit. Learning about 18-wheelers, barges, ocean tanker training, and coal trains.
Table of Contents
Plucked this out of the bookcase over the weekend—didn't even realize I owned it. Bought it used some time ago, I guess. Should be easier going than Assembling California or The Control of Nature. Finished July 10.
With Wings Like Eagles: A History of the Battle of Britain
Decided to do a little historical reading next, so looks like a couple books on the Battle of Britain, which I know little about. Finished June 23.
Decided to do a little historical reading next, so looks like a couple books on the Battle of Britain, which I know little about. Finished June 23.
