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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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Fun Facts Friday: Stefan George
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Fun Facts Friday: Stefan George

Man of la BookJuly 12, 2024

Stefan George (12 July, 1868 – 4 December, 1933) was a German poet and translator. While primarily a poet, he also edited several literary magazines

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Book Review: Role of Honor by James Gardner
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Book Review: Role of Honor by John Gardner

Man of la BookJuly 11, 2024

This is an easy read; the plot moves fast and some of the parts are very good. Unfortunately, that’s when Gardner leaves tech alone and goes back to spy craft

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Book Review: Shibumi by Trevanian
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Book Review: Shibumi by Trevanian

Man of la BookJuly 9, 2024

The author views the world through the eyes of Nicholas Hel and Japanese philosophy. I have to admit some of it was a challenge to read, yet very interesting

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Fun Facts Friday: George Borrow
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Fun Facts Friday: George Borrow

Man of la BookJuly 5, 2024

George Borrow was a writer of prose, linguist, & traveler from England. He is known to have had one of the most imaginative styles of the writers of his time

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Presidential Books – Happy Independence Day America
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Presidential Books – Happy Independence Day America

Man of la BookJuly 4, 2024

I put together a list of all the biographies and history books I’ve read, so far. I tried to stick to American Presidents for this specific list.

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Graphic Novel Review: The Last Ronin by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, & Tom Waltz
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Graphic Novel Review: The Last Ronin by Kevin Eastman, Peter Laird, & Tom Waltz

Man of la BookJuly 2, 2024

The art, as magnificent as it was, didn’t drive the story of The Last Ronin forward as much as I usually like in other graphic novels I read

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Fun Facts Friday: Giovanni della Casa
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Fun Facts Friday: Giovanni della Casa

Man of la BookJune 28, 2024

Giovanni della Casa was an Italian diplomat, bishop, & poet. He is known for his treatise on polite behavior, despite being an inquisitor

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Book Review: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away by Paul Hirsch
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Book Review: A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away by Paul Hirsch

Man of la BookJune 27, 2024

A Long Time Ago in a Cutting Room Far, Far Away is a memoir of the Paul Hirsch’s five decades of experience as a movie editor on iconic films

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Book Review: The Jazz Age President by Ryan S. Walters
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Book Review: The Jazz Age President by Ryan S. Walters

Man of la BookJune 25, 2024

I thought Mr. Walter made his case, that President Harding, inheriting a nation in crisis, led the United States in a laudable manner

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Fun Facts Friday: Machado de Assis
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Fun Facts Friday: Machado de Assis

Man of la BookJune 21, 2024

Machado de Assis was a Brazilian poet, novelist, and playwright. He is considered to be one of the greatest Brazilian writers of all time.

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