Category Archives: On The Nightstand

This is a bit of a retro post – going back to a book published in 2005 – but I feel compelled to pound out a short note.  Early in June, I read a wonderful, little novella by Brandon Sanderson … Continue reading →

This is going to be a shorter post – not because the book deserves few words – but because I’ve already created so many opportunities in so many other posts to praise this series by Yoon Ha Lee. To be … Continue reading →

**Spoiler Alert** When I was about 9 years old, our family set out on one of those typically American road trip summer vacations. The plan was to drive from El Paso, TX, to the Grand Canyon in AZ – no … Continue reading →

  “Missed It By That Much” Maxwell Smart **Spoiler Alert** This is the second time I’ve used that Maxwell Smart quote this month and it’s going to be for similar reasons.  I’ve just returned home from a three day trip … Continue reading →

I can’t even begin to tell you how much I’ve missed Harry Dresden. I picked up “Storm Front” in 2000 when it was first released and was immediately hooked. Over the course of 15 years and 15 books, I gradually … Continue reading →

I’m kind of kicking myself right now because I found this wonderful little story via a review and recommendation by someone from the WordPress community and I can’t – for the life of me – remember who it was.  I … Continue reading →

So…my wife and I are laying in bed last night – she’s checking her phone – I’d just started Jim Butcher’s “Brief Cases” – and she turns to me and says “You got a little lazy with your post tonight”.  … Continue reading →

“When You Talk, You Are Only Repeating What You Know.  But If You Listen, You May Learn Something New” Dalai Lama XIV Something different for this post – none of my words – just those of the author: “Saw a … Continue reading →

“Missed It By That Much” Maxwell Smart **Spoiler Alert** I have to start by making it clear – I thought this was a good read – particularly true given that it was a debut novel – my second for the … Continue reading →

“Finishing A Good Book Is Like Leaving A Good Friend” William Feather I always know when I’ve been touched by a book – when it’s done more than just entertain me or amuse me or enlighten me.  Every once in … Continue reading →