Treasure Island

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Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson Unabridged; narrated by Michael Page; Brilliance Audio Who doesn’t love a good pirate story? I know I do, and that’s just what Treasure Island is. Jim Hawkins, who was a boy when the escapade … Continued

The Whale

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Moby Dick by Herman Melville Unabridged; narrated by BJ Harrison I’ll call him Ishmael, but I’ll also call him a pretentious pontificate for whaling. I recently finished his narration of Captain Ahab’s journey for revenge against the great white whale—Moby … Continued

You Tarzan Me Entertained

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Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs Unabridged; David Ian Davies; One Voice Recordings A story you could tell was written in installments, Tarzan of the Apes isn’t a great literary accomplishment, but is fun to get lost in. … Continued

Huxtable’s Wright – a book that doesn’t stultify

Frank Lloyd Wright by Ada Louise Huxtable Penguin Books; 2004 It is safe to say that more books have been written about Frank Lloyd Wright than about any other architect in history due not only to his 70 plus years … Continued

B. Franklin: Overcoming Errata and Developing Virtues

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The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin Unabridged; narrated by Grover Gardner; Findaway Media What an interesting man! Benjamin Franklin wasn’t just a founding father of America, but he was the founding father of so many innovations, institutions, and … Continued

Love, Nature, Words and Anthropomorphism

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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Unabridged; narrated by Margarite Gavin; Gildan Midia The love story of Elizabeth and Darcy is an immortal classic everyone should be familiar with. This book engaged me thoroughly. There were many times I didn’t … Continued

My reading adventure and 13 quotes for why you should start your own

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I recently decided to catch up on all of the reading I didn’t get done during my first 30 years. After deciding on a few books-to-read-before-you-die lists, I started the journey. I figure since reading can take you on an … Continued

Thanksgiving Day 15: A Good Book

I don’t read a lot but when I do it’s a good book. I have a high bar for the books I read, they generally have to reel me in during the first few pages. Otherwise, I’ll probably set it … Continued

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