The Road to Unfreedom by Timothy Snyder
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
To The Lighthouse by Virginia Woolf
Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
Rendezvous with Rama by Arthur C. Clarke
Tim and Brian discuss this Sci-Fi classic written by Arthur C. Clarke. Share your thoughts about Rendezvou with Rama below!
The Moviegoer by Walker Percy
The Moviegoer by Walker Percy
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Tim and Brian discuss Malcolm Gladwell's famous book.
Tim is skeptical of many of the "scientific" studies included throughout the book.
But we both had praise for parts of the book, and Gladwell's writing/storytelling ability in general.
How to Live by Sarah Bakewell
How to Live by Sarah Bakewell
How to Live: Or A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer by Sarah Bakewell
Tim and Brian discuss Sarah Bakewell's profile of Montaigne, a French philosopher from the 1500s. We thought this book was interesting, although not entirely captivating. Montaigne was a philosopher who focused on the simple things in life. in his famous Essays, he recorded many of his daily observations and daydreams.
This book helped give a backdrop for his work, so that you could understand how the events surrounding Montaigne's life influenced the Essays. In the time of Reformation, Renaissance, and the Plague, there was a great opportunity for a new philosopher like Montaigne to combine Ancient Greek wisdom with everyday common sense and logic.
Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
This week we discuss Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy. It was a violent but unique book. There were many sections that were very graphic and hard to read. Also, there isn't much in the way of plot or character development.
But, Cormac McCarthy does have a way with language that is very interesting. He can write beautiful sentences with amazing imagery, all in his own distinctive voice.
Let us know what you think in the comments below!
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
In this episode, we discuss Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson. It's a chaotic, drug-fueled tale...but with many entertaining and insightful moments sprinkled throughout.
Please let us know if you have any thoughts or feedback!
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
Here is our first episode discussing a book!
It's our first time doing this, so we hope to keep improving.
Please leave your comments and let us know what you think!
Introduction
Welcome to Two Guys, One Book! We're excited to start this journey.
Our first book will be Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, by John Berendt. This episode will be released, May 16, 2018.
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