Nov 12 2008
The Truth (With Jokes) by Al FrankenI read this book once in 2005 when it came out, and then again in 2006.
As this is my third time reading The Truth…
Nov 07 2008
More Information Than You Require by John HodgmanYou may recall that I was less than impressed with John Hodgman’s previous book, The Areas of My Expertise. At the time,…
Sep 14 2008
Hocus Pocus by Kurt VonnegutWritten in 1990, Hocus Pocus may be considered one of Vonnegut’s “later” works, his most famous stuff having been written in the 1960s and 1970s.…
Feb 23 2008
Mostly Harmless by Douglas AdamsIt may to behoove you to read my review of the previous book in this series, So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish
The…
Feb 17 2008
So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish by Douglas AdamsIt may behoove you to first read my review of the previous book Life, the Universe, and Everything.
There…
Feb 09 2008
Our Dumb World: The Onion’s Atlas of the Planet Earth, 73rd Edition by The OnionThe Onion has long been known as one of the snarkiest satirical rags…
Jan 27 2008
Dave Barry’s History of the Millenium (So Far) by Dave BarryI’ve noticed that Dave Barry has been waning in recent years. Maybe it’s just me, or maybe that’s…
Dec 28 2007
This is always basically the highlight of the my year. A few samples:
37. Mitt Romney
Charges: America’s first clip-art presidential candidate, Romney is a strange mixture of game show host looks and android charm. A true flip-flopper, Romney’s ability to turn on…
Dec 06 2007
Life, the Universe, and Everything by Douglas AdamsIt may behoove you to first read my review of The Restaurant at the End of the Universe.
Though not originally intended…