Comments on: Looking for a Good Book?

By: Pat Peterson

Pat Peterson — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:55:20 +0000

Another place for learning about new books is the Daily Show, Stephen Colbert and Charlie Rose–some jokes, some fun and some very insightful interviews.

By: Barbara Winter

Barbara Winter — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 02:35:55 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Donna. Haven’t heard about IDIOT AMERICA yet, but want to add that I often rush out to find a book after hearing the author on public radio.

By: Donna Grimstvedt

Donna Grimstvedt — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:44:51 +0000

“Idiot America” by Charles P. Pierce. The author was interviewed by Kathleen Dunn on Wisconsin Public Radio last week and I ordered the book immediately after hearing that program. Liberals will like this book more than conservatives will. I loved it!
I’m currently reading “Shop Class as Soulcraft” and also loving that. I’m identifying with his discussion of what’s useful because at the moment I’m in the middle of building a Tower of Lettuce using the hypertufa about which I conduct “how to” workshops and write “how to” eBooks. Many of us use hypertufa to make lovely decorative planters for our gardens. More and more I’m using it to make useful planters to grow vegetables.

By: Tim Grover

Tim Grover — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:27:25 +0000

“Bound for Glory” by Woody Guthrie…any Bill Bryson (I know he’s one of your faves too!)