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Book Review: The Wild Truth by Carine McCandless
Countless people have been captivated by the story of young Chris McCandless who, after graduating from Emory University, gave the remainder of his college funds to charity, abandoned his car, and embarked on a
Read More »Book Review: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Non-fiction rarely appeals to me. Reality on a page is rarely is rich and multifaceted as fiction and I am nothing if not a glutton for richness and many facets. Bill Bryson is one
Read More »Book Review: When the Cypress Whispers by Yvette Manessis Corporon
When I was given a chance to do a book tour for When the Cypress Whispers by Yvette Manessis Corporon, I really did jump on it, mainly because of the amazing cover that seems
Read More »Book Review: Beyond the Grave (The 39 Clues #4) by Jude Watson
My faith in this series is officially restored! Good thing, too, because I was beginning to despair after having read the 3rd book… Amy and Dan Cahill have survived another betrayal and murder attempt
Read More »Book Review: The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau
First Sight ‘Pick Me Up’ Points- Bestseller reputation Unconventional and inspiring What is the book about? This book is about Chris Guillebeau’s advice on life and work mainly form his own experiences. I found
Read More »Book Review: Stephen Fry in America by Stephen Fry
Following on from the BBC documentary series of the same name, Stephen Fry in America follows Stephen as he visits all 50 states. As with all of Fry’s books, his wit and personal experiences
Read More »Book Review: Notes From A Big Country by Bill Bryson
In summer 1996, Bill Bryson received a phone call from a friend working at the Mail On Sunday, who asked him to write a column about America for the paper’s ‘Night and Day’ magazine.
Read More »Book Review: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
Into Thin Air is a personal recollection of the tragedy that occurred at the summit of Everest on the 10th May 1996. Written by Jon Krakauer, a journalist who was writing for Outside Magazine
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