Book Blog
Often I am asked for book recommendations. I am a big believer in exploring the world, not only physically through travel, but through the world of books.
On the shows I have interviewed some of the biggest authors in the business from non fiction writers like Sean Hannity to novelists like Michael Connelly, John Sandford, and Vince Flynn (deceased). Many books are recommended to me by listeners. I never interview an author until I have read the book. How can I recommend a book to you if I haven’t read it?
So, below, I have listed just a few of my recent reads. Only a brief sentence or two summary is given, but if the title inspires you, get on the internet and check out a synopsis. These books cover a wide range of the reading spectrum, but no book would be recommended here if I didn’t enjoy it.
Queen of the South – Arturo Perez-Reverte – The story of a girl from Sinaloa, Mexico, the drug capital of that country, who becomes one of the largest distributors of narcotics in the world. Although a fictional account, the TV series by the same name is based on this book.
Dangerous Minds – Janet Evanovich – Janet gets away from her Stephanie Plum series, creates a few new characters, and takes readers on the same light hearted, funny ride that she has in the past. Includes some fun descriptions of the Big Island of Hawaii.
To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee – Yes, the classic. I had never read it, but at the suggestion of my daughter, I not only read the book, but again watched the 1963 movie adaptation starring Gregory Peck. I even commented on the air that I think it should be “required” reading for anybody, but especially all young adults, so that they can understand where we have come from as far as race relations are concerned, and the progress that has been made. NOTE: I then also read her other book, Go Set A Watchman. Not as good, but enjoyable. Read To Kill a Mockingbird first.
The Cuban Affair – Nelson DeMille – Huge best selling author visited the “new” Cuba, as have I, and then set it into a fast reading novel. If you want to have a better idea of what Cuba is really like, read this. Everything he writes is good, and this is a great stand alone story.
Lost City of the Monkey God – Doug Preston – The true story of a “lost” city in the jungles of Honduras, and the expedition that went to find it, the difficulties faced, the obstacles that needed to be become, and the legendary curses of the city that proved to be only too true.
Soul Catcher – Mike White – Soul catchers were actually slave catchers, people who went and rounded up runaway slaves and returned them to their owners, a power given to them by the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850. But the blacks called these men “soul catchers.” While the fictional story of one slave catcher, it gives a great historical account of the times, and the job.
Lies She Told – Cate Holahan – A reasonably new writer, Cate has been turning out some physiological thrillers that are a fun read. In this book, there is a female author whose fictional account of a murder hits a little too close to home, and her own life.
