A Calculated Shotgun
Without a sure-fire prospect available at their draft pick, the Nuggets had to adopt an odds-based approach
The Players the Nuggets (Probably) Won’t Get a Chance to Draft
Before talking about the Nuggets’ options in this draft, it’s important to talk about the players who are unlikely to become an option.
Man, I WISH Dead Men Told No Tales
The new Pirates of the Caribbean film is really, really bad, despite a desperate attempt to copy the pretty good original.
The Tipping Point: Review
Malcolm Gladwell’s book purports to look at individuals, but eventually ends up making the case for society at large.
Station Eleven: Review
Emily St. John Mandel’s novel got me thinking about how different genres approach character-building and world-building differently.
Now, Discover Your Strengths: Review
Hey, I read and reviewed a business book! Actually, it’s kind of a self-help book. Maybe it’s both.
American Gods: Review
Neil Gaiman’s famous fantasy paean to Americana is heavy on ideas, but disappointingly short on story.
The Lady in the Lake: Review
I didn’t have much time to reflect on the fourth of Chandler’s Philip Marlowe novels, so this is pretty short.
CivilWarLand in Bad Decline: Review
George Saunders’s initial collection of stories is disturbing and thought-provoking in just the right way. Yes, his novel made me want to read everything else he wrote.
The High Window: Review
After going after pornographers, blackmailers, and murderers in past novels, Philip Marlowe is on the hunt for…A MISSING COIN. But some of those other people get involved too.
