Tag Archives: Book Review

A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth

Posted on August 14, 2023 by twsobey

Title: A (Very) Short History of Life on Earth: 4.6 Billion Years in 12 Pithy Chapters Author: Henry Gee Completed: August 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This was an unusual book to me. It started off covering vast swaths … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy

Posted on July 28, 2023 by twsobey

Title: A Prayer for the Crown-Shy: A Monk and Robot Book Author: Becky Chambers Completed: July 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: I read the first in this series, A Psalm for the Wild-Built, last year and really enjoyed it. … Continue reading →

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The Rules We Break

Posted on July 22, 2023 by twsobey

Title: The Rules We Break: Lessons in Play, Thinking, and Design Author: Eric Zimmerman Completed: July 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: I expected this book to be more about design in general. I knew games would be the focus, … Continue reading →

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A Complaint Free World

Posted on July 15, 2023 by twsobey

Title: A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted Author: Will Bowen Completed: July 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: I like the idea presented here, but this book was too woo-woo … Continue reading →

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If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?

Posted on July 12, 2023 by twsobey

Title: If I Understood You, Would I Have This Look on My Face?: My Adventures in the Art and Science of Relating and Communicating Author: Alan Alda Completed: July 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This book boils down to … Continue reading →

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In Search of Deeper Learning

Posted on July 7, 2023 by twsobey

Title: In Search of Deeper Learning: The Quest to Remake the American High School Author: Jal Mehta and Sarah Fine Completed: July 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: While listening to an older Getting Smart podcast, I heard about this … Continue reading →

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Excellent Advice for Living

Posted on June 14, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Excellent Advice for Living: Wisdom I Wish I’d Known Earlier Author: Kevin Kelly Completed: June 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This is a long collection of short pieces of advice (don’t go in excepting stories or any sort … Continue reading →

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Seattle Walk Report

Posted on May 13, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Seattle Walk Report: An Illustrated Walking Tour Through 23 Seattle Neighborhoods Author: Susanna Ryan Completed: May 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This book is a love letter to all the unnoticed parts of Seattle (and to a large … Continue reading →

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Born to Run 2

Posted on April 16, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Born to Run 2: The Ultimate Training Guide Author: Christopher McDougall and Eric Orton Completed: April 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: This is the training guide I wish I had back in 2010 or whenever I really started … Continue reading →

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Humor, Seriously

Posted on March 26, 2023 by twsobey

Title: Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is a Secret Weapon in Business and Life Author: Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas Completed: March 2023 (Full list of books) Overview: A fun look at how and why humor can show up in business … Continue reading →

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