The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry (Lisbeth Zwerger, illustrator)
If for some odd reason you haven't read this classic tale, you should. It really is poignant and charming. A young couple struggling to make ends meat determin...
Year: 2011
Podcast: Books we read in 2011
FYI: In today’s edition of Coffee and Markets, I am joined by Pejman Yousefzadeh and Hunter Baker to discuss the eventful and impactful books we read in 2011; i...
Gilgamesh The Hero by Geraldine McCaugheran
This is a perfect example of why I find these young adult illustrated readers a great way to explore myths and the power of story. You get a great story with po...
The Women of the Cousins' War by Philippa Gregory, David Baldwin, and Michael Jones
Periodically, I like to read about an era I know nothing much about. I recently read The Women of the Cousins' War: The Duchess, the Queen, and the King's Moth...
Alice In Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Lisbeth Zwerger (illustrator)
Captivated by the illustrations I was pulled into the story again. The illustrations are both wonderful accents to the story but also offer thought provoking ar...
Three and Out: Rich Rodriguez and the Michigan Wolverines in the Crucible of College Football by John U. Bacon
For most Michigan fans (myself included), that makes this book particularly painful. It is like watching a replay of your car accident in slow motion, on repeat...