Archive for October, 2007

Field Guide to North American Truffles

Monday, October 22nd, 2007

Pros: Detailed guide to a little-known and lesser-understood area
Cons: This is still a relatively new field in the US and thus there are yet many unknowns
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Girls,” Bill James

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Pros: Hilarious, fascinating, engrossing
Cons: None at all
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“Light of India,” Warren Dotz

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

Pros: Fascinating historical and cultural perspective; amazing artwork
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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“The Princes of the Golden Cage,” Nathalie Mallet

Thursday, October 18th, 2007

Pros: Fascinating premise and gripping plot; characters that grow
Cons: Slow start, poor editing and annoying characters
Rating: 3 out of 5

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“The Eat-Clean Diet,” Tosca Reno

Wednesday, October 17th, 2007

Pros: Enthusiasm; lists and guidelines; delicious recipes
Cons: Can come across like a fad diet book at times
Rating: 4.5 out of 5

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“Mocha,” Michael Turback

Tuesday, October 9th, 2007

Pros: Exquisite; delicious; unusual; adventurous; nifty informational tidbits; beautiful photos
Cons: FATTENING; many drinks require espresso
Rating: 5 out of 5

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Why Moths Hate Thomas Edison

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Pros: Entertaining and informative information on all sorts of natural oddities
Cons: None
Rating: 5 out of 5

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