Reading Dark Tower 1: The Gunslinger

A summary of Stephen King’s first novel in the “Dark Tower” series, along with critical reaction.

“The Disaster Artist” by Greg Sestero and Tom Bissell

A detailed look at Greg Sestero’s book “The Disaster Artist,” chronicling the making of Tommy Wiseau’s film “The Room” and Wiseau’s colorful background.

“Armada” by Ernest Cline Fell Short

A critical analysis of Ernest Cline’s follow-up to “Ready Player One,” examining why this book fell short of the quality of Cline’s debut novel.

“Shogun” by James Clavell – Finishing a Journey

A review and overview of James Clavell’s 1975 epic novel “Shogun.” Set in Japan circa 1600, the book showed Japanese life through the eyes of an Englishman.

“Jacked: The Outlaw Story of Grand Theft Auto” by David Kushner

A brief history of the Grand Theft Auto game series, with particular attention on the “Hot Coffee” controversy. Based on a reading of David Kushner’s “Jacked.”

Micro by Michael Crichton

A review and critique of Michael Crichton’s final book “Micro.” The book was co-written by Richard Preston.

Steve Jobs By Walter Isaacson

A detailed review of the Steve Jobs biography by Walter Isaacson. Every of the major ears in Jobs’s life is covered in depth.

A Reaction to Stephen G. Bloom’s Iowa

A reaction to Stephen G. Bloom’s controversial observations on the state of Iowa for The Atlantic magazine.

Ready Player One By Ernest Cline Review

A review of the book “Ready Player One” By Ernest ‘Ernie’ Cline. This reaction includes references to the book’s plot and its vaunted pop culture references.

Pirate Latitudes By Michael Crichton

A review of the final novel by author Michael Crichton. This book was a previously-unfinished pirate story that Crichton’s publisher put out after his death.