Category Archives: Book Review

These are posts about books I’ve read. Generally, these are taken from my Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram posts.

Harry Turtledove – “Opening Atlantis”

I know the world has been patiently waiting, sitting on the edge of their seats, for news of the latest book I’ve read. This one is “Opening Atlantis” by Harry Turtledove. A colleague of mine at the college introduced me … Continue reading

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Robin DiAngelo – “White Fragility”

Finished Robin Diangelo’s “White Fragility” tonight. When I originally posted a set of books to read and asked what to read first, one of my former students texted me to say “read it with a grain of salt.” I took … Continue reading

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Tara Westover – “Educated”

Finished Tara Westover’s “Educated” today. It was a great read. It’s amazing how growing up around parents exhibiting a combination of religious extremism and mental illness could have such a profound effect on a child’s upbringing. Glad she was able … Continue reading

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Madeline Miller – “Circe”

It took a little bit with the craziness of starting the semester, but I finished “Circe” by Madeline Miller. I LOVED “The Song of Achilles,” and I was afraid this book wouldn’t live up to its predecessor. Fortunately, my fears … Continue reading

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Mary Trump, Ph.D. – “Too Much and Never Enough”

A little late to the party, but I finished Mary Trump’s book. I’m not one for reading political gossip books, but I figured I’d give this a read given that she is the president’s niece and a clinical psychologist. I’ll … Continue reading

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Ernest Cline – “Armada”

Just finished reading Ernest Cline’s “Armada”. I truly enjoyed his “Ready Player One” both in movie and book form, so I checked this out. It’s good, but definitely different. Still, I’d recommend it!

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Blake J. Harris – “Console Wars”

Just finished “Console Was” by Blake J. Harris. My PhD is in Leadership, and I amazed at the leadership of Tom Kalinske & his team in growing Sega. The book brought back childhood memories, and I appreciate their innovations as … Continue reading

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