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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: After Oz by Gordon McAlpine
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Book Review: After Oz by Gordon McAlpine

Man of la BookAugust 6, 2024

The story takes place in the late 1800s, it’s still relevant. Hatred & bigotry didn’t go away, and the liberal vs. conservative mindset is on prominent display

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Fun Facts Friday: Ernest Dowson
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Fun Facts Friday: Ernest Dowson

Man of la BookAugust 2, 2024

Ernest Dowson (2 August, 1867 – 23 February, 1900) was an English poet, known to be a very gifted writer of the time, however he died very young

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Book Review: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter
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Book Review: The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter

Man of la BookAugust 1, 2024

I do agree with many things discussed, and The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter does inspire me to go out and do more stuff. The Alaska trip sounds amazing

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Book Review: The Code by by Margaret O’Mara
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Book Review: The Code by by Margaret O’Mara

Man of la BookJuly 30, 2024

The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America traces, and more importantly documents, the history of Silicon Valley and the digital revolution

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Fun Facts Friday: André Maurois
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Fun Facts Friday: André Maurois

Man of la BookJuly 26, 2024

André Maurois – a French writer known for his vivid and witty narrative. His book The Quest for Proust is considered his finest work

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Book Review: Don’t Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins
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Book Review: Don’t Let the Devil Ride by Ace Atkins

Man of la BookJuly 25, 2024

The cast of colorful and unique characters is part of a gritty, and multi-layered story. Mostly dark, but made palatable by the author’s excellent storytelling

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Book Review: Red Dead’s History by Tore C. Olsson
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Book Review: Red Dead’s History by Tore C. Olsson

Man of la BookJuly 23, 2024

Olsson doesn’t set out to prove the game wrong, but he’s not afraid to call out historical mistakes and use those as a launching point for educational purposes

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Fun Facts Friday: Gottfried Keller
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Fun Facts Friday: Gottfried Keller

Man of la BookJuly 19, 2024

Gottfried Keller – a poet and novelist from Switzerland who wrote German lit. He is considered to be one of the great intellectuals of 19th-century Europe

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Book Review: Coolidge by Amity Shales
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Book Review: Coolidge by Amity Shales

Man of la BookJuly 18, 2024

The book shines with the author writes about Coolidge’s economics. The author makes excellent arguments defending his tax policies and budgetary choices

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Guest Post: Creating Buzz: How to Generate Excitement for Your Book Event
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Guest Post: Creating Buzz: How to Generate Excitement for Your Book Event

Man of la BookJuly 16, 2024

You’ve finally finished your manuscript and found a publisher willing to take your book to print. All that’s left is to build a buzz around your book

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