Netfilx and the vastness of the Internet severely hamper my ability to finish a book, forcing me to cram any intriguing non-fiction into runs, drives, and the occasional chore via headphones.
The Post-American World by Fareed Zakaria 6/10
This book made me feel like I was in an interesting, but unengaging MBA class.
The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant 7/10
The author sucked me into the life of each titan he covered, and I practically "cried with all France" when Voltaire died.
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins 8/10
Wow, I didn't go atheist and let Dick win, but this mostly honest and fair assault on God definitely got me thinking.
Rules of the Game by Neil Strauss 6/10
The story was entertaining, but the loserish characters and circumstances were annoying, and kept me from fully appreciating the author's feats.
The Lost City of Z by David Grann 7/10
It was solid on every level and gave me a lot of the adventure I wanted, but alas it's not the best book ever.
Fooled by Randomness by Nassim Nicholas Taleb 9/10
Taleb had my number after The Black Swan and this read turned me into a zealot. I was completely enthralled throughout, and will now have to some how make do with "Dynamic Hedging" until his next book comes out.
Churchill, Hitler, and "The Unnecessary War" by Patrick J. Buchanan 9/10
He damns Churchill, but he does it with the man's own words and actions. BookTV peaked my interest and Buchanan showed up by presenting a referenced, unbiased, and never dull book detailing the politics of WWI, WWII, and the demise of Britain.
Current
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl
In the Queue
Confessions by Saint Augustine
On Writing by Stephen King
The Wrecking Crew by Thomas Frank
Made to Stick by Chip and Dan Heath
