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The Dreadful Lemon Sky, by John D. MacDonald

Posted on September 11, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book; I was looking for something “light” and fun to read, and I had enjoyed my previous two John D MacDonald-Travis McGee novels: A Purple Place for Dying and The Deep Blue Good-bye. I listened to Lemon Sky … Continue reading →

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Reeds in the Wind, by Grazia Deledda

Posted on September 7, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: On a recommended reading list of books to read before my impending visit to Sardinia. I looked at google and it said that Reeds in the Wind was first published 1913 and Deledda won the Nobel Prize … Continue reading →

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Wolf’s Message, by Suzanne Giesemann

Posted on August 18, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: Suzanne Giesemann was invited by a good friend of hers who is also in our discussion group to join us for one of our discussions. I was impressed with her – she is affable, credible and it … Continue reading →

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Accabadora, by Michel Murgia

Posted on August 14, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book; Recommended as a book to read before my upcoming trip to Sardinia. Summary in 4 Sentences: We learn early on what a “soul-child” is in Sardinia – a child who is given up to another adult – … Continue reading →

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More than Human, by Theodore Sturgeon

Posted on June 10, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: Selected by my Sci Fi reading group based on it being listed (somewhere) as an excellent modern Sci Fi Novel. Written in 1953 apparently it is one of the most read Sci Fi books of all time, … Continue reading →

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The Big Sleep, by Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 9, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I normally don’t read private investigator books, but was planning a trip and was looking for something different. Asked ChatGPT to suggest a book that met three criteria. 1. Engaging – A page turner; 2. In the … Continue reading →

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The Unlikely Occultist – a Biographical Novel of Alice A. Bailey, by Isobel Blackthorn

Posted on February 6, 2026 by schoultz

Why this book: I had read Tom Murphy’s Beyond the Trident which referred to Alice Bailey and her telepathic “coach” being a Tibetan Monk – I was intrigued. Isobel Blackthorn wrote a full biography of Alice Bailey after writing this … Continue reading →

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In Patagonia, by Bruce Chatwin

Posted on December 25, 2025 by schoultz

Why this book: I”m preparing to spend 3 weeks in Patagonia with a group of friends, hiking, camping, kayaking. This is a classic in travel literature describing the author’s travels around Patagonia in the late 1960s/ early 70s. Summary in … Continue reading →

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The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August, by Claire North

Posted on December 23, 2025 by schoultz

Why this book: Selected by my SEAL reading group – something different from a different genre Summary in 3 sentences:  Harry August is dies and is reborn again and again in the same place and time and retains all his … Continue reading →

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Walking in Mud – a Navy SEAL’s 10 Rules for Surviving the New Normal, by Steve Giblin

Posted on November 26, 2025 by schoultz

Why this book:  The author is a friend of mine who is part of the SEAL Book Club I’ve been part of for a number of years.   Though we had served together many years ago, I didn’t know him well, since … Continue reading →

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