The Help by Kathryn Stockett

23Aug11

I really didn’t know this book was a movie when it was first recommended to me by Jess.  The copy she loaned to me was big and hardback, so I thought it would sit on the shelf for awhile.  But it intrigued me and I had a big vacation coming, so I decided to give […]

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Blink by Malcolm Gladwell

08Aug11

I finally read a book by Malcolm Gladwell.  Likely prompted by Jeff reading What the Dog Saw.  He hasn’t blogged about it yet (hint, hint) :).  It was good.  Reminded me of an extended version of Radiolab (awesome NPR show/podcast) or a TED talk.  Random cool information that makes you think. Ironically, this book is […]

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