A Man of Letters

A journal of the books I've read, and other cultural learning experiences.

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Proto by Laura Spinney

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I'm fascinated by linguistics, but this book was a bit of a struggle for me.  I would like to think that the problem was that the book...
Saturday, March 14, 2026

The Rise & Fall of Alexandria (again!)

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I've just re-read this book, and enjoyed it as least much as I did the first time back in 2008. Perhaps the biggest difference with thi...
Saturday, February 21, 2026

Seeking Sicily by John Keahey

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As with The Leopard , great writing uncovers the secrets and nuances that help enrich my travel experiences.  And well-written travel essays...

The Leopard by Giuseppe Di Lampedusa

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I'm really learning that literature provides a powerful pathway to understanding a culture.  This was re-enforced with my reading of The...
Saturday, January 31, 2026

The Next Renaissance: AI and the Expansion of Human Potential by Zack Kass

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AI really will be the next Renaissance, a point well made by Kass. It's not just another powerful technology.  It's setting the stag...

Under the Dome by Stephen King

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Probably my second favorite read by Stephen King, following The Stand .  Interestingly, I used AI to help pick Under The Dome , specifically...
Friday, December 26, 2025

Roots by Alex Haley

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Such a tremendous book, a powerful read that took me by surprise. The first surprise was the depth of the story - perhaps the first third of...
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Just a guy who loves to read, travel, experience interesting cultures, and maybe do a little good along the way.
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