A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail is a 1998 book by Bill Bryson, describing his attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail with his friend Stephen Katz. The book is written in a humorous style, interspersed with more serious discussions of matters relating to the trail’s history, and the surrounding sociology, […]
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The sun was shining. I had no desire to attend to any of the many responsibilities that called to me. What to do? In the autumn and winter, the sun shines in the south-facing kitchen window, making the kitchen table my favorite place to sit. I consumed Beverly Donofrio’s Riding in Cars with Boys in
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The Magician’s Assistant by Ann Patchett reminded me of her State of Wonder in many ways. Both stories begin with the female protagonist experiencing the death of a close male friend. The protagonist believes she knows everything about her male friend but then a whole set of information comes to light which was previously unknown.
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One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez follows a Colombian family through seven generations. The story covers the founding of the town of Macando through the hurricane that destroys the town and family. I was most interested in the first two generations and the last two generations. Origin stories always intrigue me. Generation
Galileo’s Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith, and Love by Dava Sobel is a reminder that the catholic church is mean-spirited and unenlightened. The primary content is about Galileo’s discoveries and writings, from crafting the telescope to supporting Copernicus’ heliocentric cosmology. Since logic supported a sun-centered universe, this was seen as heresy and Galileo
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