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Hacking Darwin Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity, by Jamie Metzl

Posted on September 28, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: I read Jamie Metzl’s Superconvergence and was most amazed by the portions in which he spoke of genetic engineering. Also I really like his approach and ability to explain complex biology to a layman. Summary in 3 Sentences:  … Continue reading →

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Teton Tales – and other Petzold Anecdotes, by Paul Petzold

Posted on September 24, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: I’ve been involved with NOLS for close to 20 years. Paul Petzold is the legendary character and outdoorsman who founded NOLS in the mid 60s, and I don’t know much about him. This copy of the book … Continue reading →

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Echoes of the Past – Tales of Old Yavapai in Arizona – Vol 1, by the Yavapai Cowbelles of Arizona

Posted on September 23, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: My wife and I inherited a second home in Prescott in Yavapai County, Az and we visit there pretty regularly. I recently attended a Cowboy Poetry, Music, and Story Telling “convention” in Prescott and was excited to … Continue reading →

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Superconvergence, by Jamie Metzl

Posted on August 20, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: A topic that facinates me. I was able to talk my science fiction book club into selecting it for our Aug 2024 read. I listened to rather than read the book.   Summary in 4 Sentences: The author in … Continue reading →

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North Woods, by Daniel Mason

Posted on August 17, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: I saw a review of it on-line and it looked interesting.  I talked my literature book club into selecting it for our September 2024 session.  Summary in 3 Sentences: It is a series of short stories taking place … Continue reading →

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Eve in Hollywood, by Amor Towles

Posted on August 17, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: I saw this book pop up as an opportunity after I had read and enjoyed Towles’ books Rules of Civility,  Lincoln Highway and Gentleman in Moscow.  Eve was a most interesting character in Rules of Civility who, … Continue reading →

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Einstein – His Life and Universe, by Walter Isaacson

Posted on July 30, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: I’ve read and been impressed with three other biographies by Walter Isaacson, Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs, and Elon Musk.  Like everyone else, I’d heard of Einstein, but didn’t know much about him other than E=MC-squared.  I listened … Continue reading →

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The Whiskey Row Fire of 1900, by Bradley G. Courtney

Posted on July 21, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book: I spend a week or so several times a year in Prescott Arizona where I inherited a vacation home from my parents. Prescott has a fascinating history for someone interested in the Old West, and while there, … Continue reading →

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The Life & Death of St Kilda, by Tom Steel

Posted on July 10, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book;  I had read this book over 30 years ago and recall being moved and finding the story fascinating.  On my recent trip to the Inner Hebrides  with my son, my interest in this remote island, nearly 100 miles … Continue reading →

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Calum’s Road, by Roger Hutchinson

Posted on July 6, 2024 by schoultz

Why this book:  I was recently on a bike ride with my son Brad in Scotland and we rode on the Island of Raasay, and rode all the way out to Calum’s Road.  I heard the story from our guide, … Continue reading →

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