Author Archives: Charlie
My Review | Pastoralia
I loved this book because I felt like I found a kindred spirit in George Saunders. I connected with his offbeat sensibilities in this hilarious collection of short stories. Continue reading
My Review | Norwegian by Night
I loved this book about an old guy trying to redeem himself from his past by helping a young boy in the Norwegian countryside, while reliving past moments and relationships and regret. Continue reading
My Favorite Videos … 2016
Here are my favorite videos that I came across in 2016. Enjoy.
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Rocky Mountain Snyder Family XMAS | 16
This actually happened to me. I’m in a cab on my way to the Mirage on the strip. I see this big sign that says, “Book Tours Here.” And I think, “Oh cool. They’ve got a tour about books. I wonder what that’s all about. Man, Vegas has everything.” The car pulls forward and I see another sign … “Grand Canyon Helicopter Tours.” Oh. Continue reading
My Top 10 Favorite Books | 2016
Here are my top 10 favorite books read in 2016. Enjoy.
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My Review | Big Fish
The book is whimsical, but it was a little sad too. For me, I saw a good man who had dreams and eventually became weary of the world when he stopped having his adventures and maybe started having regrets. Nostalgia for a time gone by, forgotten. Continue reading
My Review | Beautiful Ruins
I loved this book, its characters, locations, themes and humor. A lot of reviewers focus on the social satire of Hollywood, but I focus on Pasquale, a man who is trying to turn his seaside, nearly deserted, Italian village into a resort. He has dreams of building a tennis court into the cliffs above his place, Hotel Adequate View. One day a beautiful, young American actress arrives. Continue reading
