Author: Mohsin Hamid Genre: Fiction Format: Paperback; 231 pages This book was a monthly selection in the TV and online PBS Book Club and was named one of the best books of 2017 by several newspapers and magazines. It has won other awards as well, so I wanted to read it before recommending it to my book group. On the surface, it’s the story of … [Read more...]
Book Review: Dragon Teeth
Author: Michael Crichton Publisher: HarperCollins, 2017, 320 pages I'm a huge fan of any author who uses real life as a background for a fictitious story. Think National Treasure movies even though the "history" isn't 100% accurate. Dan Brown and Steve Berry are known for incorporating real-world events and technology into their adventures, and Michael Crichton is no … [Read more...]
The Lake Nona Book Maven Review: In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto
Author: Michael Pollan Genre: Culture Studies/Nutrition Paperback: 205 pages In 2006, Michael Pollan published his book The Omnivore’s Dilemma, which was concerned with the “ecological and ethical dimensions of our eating choices.” As a result, he was often asked, “Ok, but what should I eat?” In an attempt to answer that question, he gave us this #1 New York Times … [Read more...]