January 1, 2017: Best Reads of 2016!

Of the some eighty or so books I read in 2016, these were my favorites. In no particular order... *** News of the World by Paulette Jiles (October 4, 2016) In the aftermath of the American Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people…

December 31, 2014: Best Books of 2014!

"Top 25?!"said Paul.  "How many books did you read this year?" Well, after the paltry 65 I got through in 2013, I decided to make a concerted effort to improve on that embarrassing number in 2014.  My goal was a lofty 120 - which I ended up far exceeding, racking up a very respectable 180…