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There is a series by Neil Pasricha that began with "The Book of Awesome". Just simple everyday things that make us feel so darned good. Might be an interesting ongoing thread...I shall begin You're at the near end of your workday. Then a customer with a mega complicated issue comes to your...

Definitely my next pre-order, "The Great Santini" was one of my most reread books as a teen. In this the author addresses the father who influenced the novel...the real Bull Meecham.

Just curious if anyone else remembers "Dr. Goat"???. I was talking to grown son last night about children's books. One that came to mind from waaay back-possible copywrite in the 40's...was "Dr. Goat". Let's see what I can remember... "Doctor Goat put on his coat and went out to make some...

I don't know if there's another discussion of this book but I found it remarkable. I picked it up by chance from the used book rack. It had been prominently displayed in the bookstores when it came out. It was also on the high school required reading list. I was curious to understand the...

Wondered how many other armchair travelers are out there. First names that come to mind Bill Bryson and Jon Krakauer. I also have collected at least twenty titles in the series Culture Shock...for those unfamiliar they are country by country moving-in guide. I find it fascinating to compare the...

One thing each- Happy today was that grim satisfaction of hearing Vick got hurt again, time to drown him in a bucket... Miserable was trying to drive to the eye doctor to get my glasses put back together, without them. I didn't hit anything that I know of, but definitely time for two pair.

I think the release date is October 6, but this sounds like a worthwhile read. A review I just picked up suggested it's "1984" for the next generation. Mae is a new employee at a Googlesque corporation The Circle. At first the utopian benefits are dazzling. However corporate code encourages...

Some of us share our homes with numerous creatures, for others human companions are enough. I was put off by Tina Fey sharing how she didn't like animals in BossyPants. I've always had critters, strictly a cat lover for many years...then my Sophie came into the family, an AmStaff afraid of her...