I’ve Been Meaning to Read The Stranger by Albert Camus
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008This series examines books that you may have wanted to pick, but never mustered the courage. Today we look at The Stranger, by Albert Camus.
A Matter of Justice by Charles Todd - Book Review
Friday, December 26th, 2008If someone is determined to get revenge, they will do it no matter how long it might take. A Matter of Justice begins with an English soldier committing acts of violence against his own soldiers. He and the other person working with him later go on and end up doing quite well in the field of banking.
Review of Venus Rising
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Venus Rising is a record, not only of historical value, but a personal one of a man’s life in the Navy during World War II. Harry William Deal put his memories to paper, not for the first time, but a second time more than 60 years later. A Texan, having seen the ocean only once, joined his friends in the Navy onboard the oil tanker USS Raccoon in the Pacific.
Book Review - Comic Insights
Saturday, December 13th, 2008Since I’ve just started doing stand-up and am intrigued by what to expect in beginning a stand-up career, I’m very interested in finding out how other people began their careers, and to see what established comics can teach me. Comic Insights is exactly that book for me. Comic Insights was edited by Franklyn Ajaye, a veteran comedian who has gotten to know many of the big names during his 20+ year career on stage.