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Do you like Yoga? What about Dogs? If you said yes to either of those questions then you might enjoy “Doga: Yoga For Dogs” by William Berloni. Anyone who has ever done Yoga is familiar with one of the most basic poses “Downward-Facing Dog”, so it may not surprise you that dogs do a number of yoga stretches naturally. In “Doga”, readers can learn these [...]
Today I came across an amusing web site and book by the name of “Stuff White People Like” (stuffwhitepeoplelike.com). I’m not a big fan of stereotyping but this book/site has pretty much nailed me. It lists over 100 items that white people like. Here are a few that are true for me: David Sedaris Expensive sandwiches Promising to learn a new language Hating people who [...]
I’m a huge fan of Kathy Griffin, but I didn’t rush to read her memoir, Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin, right away. Kathy is pretty much an open book, so I thought her memoir would just rehash things I already knew. I was surprised to find that she really opens up about things I hadn’t heard before, including shocking allegations [...]
Corn Flakes With John Lennon is the first book by Robert Hilburn, former rock critic for the LA Times. After a nice introduction by U2′s Bono, Hilburn narrates his way through his amazing career as one of the best rock critics of our time. Hilburn does an excellent job of peppering in details of his own life and love for music with his experiences interviewing [...]
If you are thinking about getting a dog, or are a new dog owner then “How to Raise the Perfect Dog” is a must have. Many people are familiar with Cesar Millan from his popular TV show “The Dog Whisperer”, but you may be surprised to know he’s also a New York Times bestselling author of dog books. While Cesar reiterates many of the same [...]
This is not the story of someone who has accomplished an extraordinary feat such as climbing MT. Everest, or walking on the moon, or changing water into wine, although he did sneak a fair amount of wine from the church sacristy as an alter boy. In The Longest Trip Home John Grogan weaves a story of an ordinary boy growing up in a middle class [...]
Born Standing Up is one of the best biographies I have ever heard (I listened to the unabridged audiobook – more on that below), and definitely the best autobiography. Martin does a wonderful job retelling his life story (his “stand-up life” you could say) in a manner that is both entertaining and thought provoking. The book traces Martin’s career from his early performances, to his [...]
Even though Walk This Way has been out for a little over 10 years, I thought I’d review it anyway as it’s one of my favorites. Nothing irks me more than when the band Aerosmith is brought up in conversation and people immediately go to that “Armageddon” song, or make a comment on Steven Tyler’s looks. I would be so bummed if that’s how one [...]
If you are new to David Sedaris you should definitely check out some of his older books, especially one of my personal favorites, Naked. Similar to most other Sedaris books, it’s a collection of short stories that centers around his family, and growing up in North Carolina. What I like about his books is that there is always a sub-theme. In Naked, the sub-theme is [...]
With all the buzz surrounding the Julie & Julia movie, you probably already know the basic premise: Julie Powell, stuck in a dead-end job and approaching thirty, decides to spend a year cooking all 524 recipes in Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Powell, who describes her secretarial job at a government agency as soul-sucking, thought cooking Julia Child’s recipes would be a [...]
