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Author: Kevin Holtsberry

I work in communications and public affairs. I try to squeeze in as much reading as I can while still spending time with my wife and two kids (and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan Wolverines during football season).
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If you must choose …

Posted on December 7, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

“I suggest that if you must choose, it is better to be poor and free than to be snug and a slave. I suggest that if you must choose, it is better to live in per...

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The Lifters by Dave Eggers

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

I enjoyed it even if it was a little heavy handed in spots. Still a fun story with a good message about community, friendship, etc.

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The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells

Posted on August 29, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

This all comes together in a perfect mix of humor, action and suspense. Each book moves the story forward in some way and adds another layer of detail but cont...

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The Middleman by Olen Steinhauer

Posted on August 8, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 2 Comments

If, like me, you prefer your thrillers with a literary touch,even if that means a little less pace and action, you will enjoy The Middleman.  Even if you disagr...

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How Adam Smith Can Change Your Life by Russ Roberts

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 0 Comment

If, like me, you are a listener of the EconTalk podcast but have not read Russ's book, I highly recommend fixing that. We could always do with more thinking abo...

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The Sphinx’s Secret by Gwenda Bond & Christopher Rowe

Posted on July 7, 2018 by Kevin Holtsberry / 1 Comment

This inventive and accessible mystery-adventure is full of friendship, humor, and a curious cast of characters perfect for fans of Pseudonymous Bosch and R.L. S...

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