

But What if We’re Wrong, Chuck Klosterman
Chuck visualizes today’s world as it will appear to those in the future who’ll perceive it as a distant past. Examples of the past with...


I am Brian Wilson, Brian Wilson
The memoirs of the legendary Beach Boy member offer insights into his difficult relationship with his father, the women in his life, his...


Theft by Finding, David Sedaris
Volume 1 and selective from 1977 to 2002. It's no coincidence that many writers tend to keep diaries. If you faithfully record your life,...


Letters & Notes on the North American Indians, George Catlin
Written in the 1800s, published in 1841, in 2 volumes, an astonishing work by Catlin, by far, the most extensive work done on the North...


Men Without Women, Haruki Murakami
Murakami hits home with short stories on the lives of men who find themselves alone… somewhat like myself… so I gravitated toward them....


The Night of the Gun, David Carr
I watched a documentary on the NY Times, and their columnist David Carr was the most interesting section… when I heard he’d written his...


Eat to Beat Disease, Dr. William Li
The most stimulating book on food versus wellness that I’ve read in awhile. Book relays how food can fight disease and transform your...


The Man Who Came Uptown, George Pelecanos
Local legend and writer in our DC area (The Wire, Treme series) renders the redemption story of an ex-con who emerges with a newfound...


Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell
I decided to give the author one last chance. His first book, The Tipping Point I enjoyed…but since then it seems like all recycled...


Five Came Back, Mark Harris
A thorough and well-researched book on the eyes of WWII through the lens of five of Hollywood's most famous directors, who entered the...