I chose to listen to this book because, quite frankly, it sounds like fun. I was well aware that this was not the latest Tucker Max “book.” If you like Tucker Max, and I must admit that I did when I was 20, just stop now because this book is not for you. Assholes: A Theory is a philosophical study on asshole-ish behavior that attempts to walk the line between serious and tongue-in-cheek. Well, it may not try to walk that line but it certainly […]
The Broken Empire Trilogy Book #3
Superb ending to a fantastic trilogy. Mark Lawrence really outdid himself with Emperor of Thorns. I don’t want to give away any spoilers so this will be vague. Emperor of Thorns follows our (anti-) hero Jorg of Renar, NOT Ancrath as he caravans to Vienne. There he is to join other kings and representatives who will vote for a new emperor. The vote takes place every four years and it has been a very long time since the Broken Empire was whole. Jorg intends to […]
thewheelbarrow’s Review #1: Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants by Matthew Inman
Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants is the fourth book and second anthology from TheOatmeal.com creator, Matthew Inman. It’s not really really an anthology but the description is still apt. I have always enjoyed The Oatmeal and this book was on sale at my local Barnes and Noble so I bought it. My wife and I made this our bathroom reader and my normally long visits instantly became even longer. It was a good thing that I read this on the toilet because I very […]