Monthly Archives: October 2026

Journey of Souls – Case Studies of Life Between Lives, by Michael Newton

Posted on October 27, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: It was referred to in Eben Alexander’s book Living in a Mindful Universe and then I saw a hard copy that my wife had (but hadn’t read) on the table in our family room. Interesting coincidence and … Continue reading →

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Memories before and After The Sound of Music, by Agathe von Trapp

Posted on October 27, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I had loved the movie The Sound of Music and had heard that the actual story of the von Trapp family, and their escape from Austria was very different from the movie. I wanted to know the … Continue reading →

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The Long Goodbye by Raymond Chandler

Posted on October 22, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I’d read The Big Sleep by Chandler and was impressed. I was looking for another highly regarded book and page turner for my long flight to Europe. Summary in 4 Sentences: Philip Marlowe (Chandler’s Private Eye) meets … Continue reading →

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The Red Hot Typewriter – The Life and Times of John D. MacDonald by Hugh Merrill

Posted on October 21, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I’ve read several of MacDonald’s popular Travis McGee series and really liked them – and wanted to know more about the author whose views are expressed through his character McGee. Summary in 4 Sentences: A relatively short … Continue reading →

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A History of Sardinia, by Franco Aquilina

Posted on October 16, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I was getting ready to travle to Sardinia for a cultural and hiking trip and had heard this was an excellent short summary of the key events and issues in the history and current situation in Sardinia … Continue reading →

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