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Man of la Book

A father, husband, avid reader, blogger, software engineer & wood worker who is known the world over as a man of many interests and to his wife as “an idiot”.

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Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami
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Book Review: The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami

Man of la BookNovember 26, 2024

The City and Its Uncertain Walls has an intriguing concept, I don’t think it is too original but once you get into it the narrative starts making sense

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Fun Facts Friday: José Maria de Heredia
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Fun Facts Friday: José Maria de Heredia

Man of la BookNovember 22, 2024

José Maria de Heredia (22 November, 1842 – 3 October, 1905) was a poet, born in Cuba, exiled in France, known for his masterful sonnets.

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Book Review: The Moonestone by Wilkie Collins
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Book Review: The Moonestone by Wilkie Collins

Man of la BookNovember 21, 2024

The Moonstone reads like a run-of-the-mill detective novel, however, it was written in 1868. It didn’t just stand the test of time but is also groundbreaking

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Book Review: The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen
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Book Review: The Netanyahus by Joshua Cohen

Man of la BookNovember 19, 2024

A hilarious, thought-provoking novel, narrated by a retired professor, delves into microaggressions, assimilation, and legacy of the Inquisition

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Fun Facts Friday: Marianne Moore
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Fun Facts Friday: Marianne Moore

Man of la BookNovember 15, 2024

Marianne Moore (15 November, 1887 – 5 February, 1972)- an American poet, editor, critic and translator. She was nominated for the 1968 Nobel Prize in Literature

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Book Review: Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari
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Book Review: Nexus by Yuval Noah Harari

Man of la BookNovember 14, 2024

Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age is actually two books in one. Many parts of this book are worth rereading and internalizing

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Spotlight: Super Frenemies! by Cale Atkinson
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Spotlight: Super Frenemies! by Cale Atkinson

Man of la BookNovember 13, 2024

Chester’s school friend, Amie, blames Simon — after all, if Chester wasn’t trying to save him, he wouldn’t have been sucked up.

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Book Review: Sideways Uncorked by Mira Advani Honeycutt and Kirk Honeycutt
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Book Review: Sideways Uncorked by Mira Advani Honeycutt and Kirk Honeycutt

Man of la BookNovember 12, 2024

The book effectively interweaves two compelling narratives: the making of the film and the rise of Pinot Noir in the United States

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Fun Facts Friday: Teofilo Folengo
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Fun Facts Friday: Teofilo Folengo

Man of la BookNovember 8, 2024

Teofilo Folengo (8 November 1491 – 9 December 1544) was an Italian poet, a Benedictine monk, who wrote in Latin under several nom de plumes.

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Guest Post: Embracing Change: Navigating Your Path to Professional and Personal Fulfillment
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Guest Post: Embracing Change: Navigating Your Path to Professional and Personal Fulfillment

Man of la BookNovember 7, 2024

Courtesy of Man of la Book, here’s how you can pivot with purpose, transforming your career into a source of fulfillment and pride.

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