pickReally good biography of Ernie Pyle who wrote a newspaper column during World War 2 and was a friend to both common soldiers and some big generals like Ike and Bradley. Sadly his wife suffered from mental health issues. Kind of long but well written.
pickI was happy to discover this debut author‘s first in series historical mystery set in London. I was so happy with it that I went ahead and read the next book immediately after. Catriona Winters is a young woman working at her father‘s newspaper who struggles to be taken seriously and treated with respect in her field of journalism. She‘s a bit on the rebellious side (which will eventually lead to her banishment from the office) and 🔻
Starting a very old biography written by a reporter colleague. Pyle was a WW2 correspondent loved by the common GIs. He was killed in Asia at the very end of the war. He had lived in Albuquerque, NM.
pickThis wasn‘t an entirely flattering portrayal of Hillary, but I feel like I know her better. And respect her for what she has accomplished and where she fell short. I think the author feels the same. Made a great audiobook narrated by Amy!
pickThompson delivered a balanced take on the Hell‘s Angels. He portrayed a quirky bunch of outsiders who came together to form a brotherhood. He educated on how they often fell victim to lies and exaggerations from police and the media to build them as greater risks to the public than they were. He warned how this same group of characters can perform violent acts with little or no provocation to the point of being rightfully hated and vilified.
pickCalvin Trillin has spent his life as a journalist, both on newspapers and magazines. I really enjoyed this book and I learned a lot. Trillin has a stealthy sense of humor but he also has the reporter‘s eye for detail. So not only was I treated to a lengthy account of the rise of imaginary film critic Joe Bob Briggs, I was also moved by Trillin‘s account of the civil rights movement. Wonderful writing. Five stars.
We approached our latest book selection episode the way you'd approach a buffet. Taking a little of each item that suits your fancy. We wound up choosing a wide array of essays and short stories to read and we learned some new things about each other. Like the fact that Peter has never seen a John Wayne movie. Enjoy!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1iVZFYwbYGbWFNcU3Fb68l?si=vBLV3DnxSqq4HO6fDWgI4...
