James: A Novel by Percival Everett
James is a great book. Great writing, incredible creativity to imagine the story of Huck Finn from Jim’s perspective, wonderful writing. As I read it, I felt immersed in James’ world. For me, that was a problem…
Books I Read in 2026
The list, my star rating, and some notes. In 2018 I started trying to keep a count and list of all the books I read in a year, in addition to the longer entries about particular books.
Raising Hare: A Memoir by Chloe Dalton
Engaging story of an English woman raising a hare and changing her life.
Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell
We talk a lot about hard work, pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps, and native talent, but there’s more—availability of opportunities at the right place and time. Engaging, enlightening stories and writing.
Mavis and the Wonderful, Delightful, Excellent, Very Good Day
Sometimes we experience God's love in a very good day.
The Work of Art: How something comes from nothing byAdam Moss
The workings of the work of art. Fascinating and fun!
