Steve's Book Stuff

Second of two reviews today: 𝙏𝙮𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙇𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙌𝙪𝙚𝙚𝙣 is a fascinating account of the life of a T. rex dinosaur. The book started out with almost too much detail but grew on me as I read along. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

First of two reviews for today: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙋𝙎 𝙈𝙖𝙣 is a biography of the founder of UPS, a pioneer in a field of transportation that others neglected - delivery of small parcels. Three and a Half Stars ⭐⭐⭐🌠 #booksky 💙📚💡

Five shorter nonfiction book reviews - a mixer for history, philosophy, LGBT and Canadian readers. #booksky 💙📚💡

This is a novel with a sharp perspective on contemporary American life - full of dread and tragedy but also hope. Hope for a better day. Four stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚💙

An interesting and enlightening read on the tenure of Secretary of the Treasury Andrew Mellon, and his tax fraud trial under the Roosevelt administration. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💙📚💡 steves-book-stuff.be...

Arin Dube, who Paul Krugman called “the go-to guy on minimum wage” does a great job of clarifying for a popular audience the confusing academic debate around wage economics, and the minimum wage in particular. #booksky 💙📚💡 steves-book-stuff.be...

“Bayou” Jack Bergman - we absolutely need to vote him out! Vote Callie Barr! She is running for Michigan’s First Congressional District. Her husband is a former Marine. She and her hubby grew up in Cheboygan. Let’s help her send Bergman back home to Louisiana.

A look at how America wound up with Trump as president from the viewpoint of a former Trump true believer. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚💙

Book 2 of this "Two for Tuesday": A fresh look at American history through the lens of land and home. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and recommend it to all history book lovers. Five Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💙📚💡

Book 1 of 2 today: A glimpse into the 19th century in the north woods of America and the literary world of Britain. Charming and engrossing - recommended especially for all interested in the history of the North American Midwest. 3 and a Half Stars ⭐⭐⭐🌠 #booksky 💡📚💙

An epic history of Latin America and the United States, and the relations between them. This is an ambitious, sweeping historical undertaking that stretches from Europe’s first encounter with the New World up to the present day. Four and a Half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 #booksky💡📚💙

Well written and thoughtful fantasy stories. Themes range from runaway capitalism to mortality and how and whether we continue on after death, to the origins of the cosmos and beyond. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💙📚💡

Interesting enough for the history it reveals and the impressive biography of William Bullitt, but doesn’t justify labelling Woodrow Wilson a madman. Three stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚💙

Motor City Boomer will appeal to any Boomer male who ever had an interest in cars or car culture. It has become my favorite biography of the year. Five Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💙📚💡

We all know what amoebas are, but most of us don’t really know much about these little creatures. If you are amoeba-curious this short book is for you. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐. #booksky 💡📚💙

An important and timely book that every American should read. Oligarchy is not just a threat to the future of our American democracy, it's already here. Four and a Half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 #booksky 💙📚💡

A clear, straightforward and rational dispelling of the myths behind Christian nationalism. I liked this book more than I expected I would. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💡📚 #booksky 💙📚

Both hilariously satirical and sad, this book takes the reader through a midlife reckoning with divorce, job failure, and death. Three and a Half Stars ⭐⭐⭐🌠 #booksky 📚💙#libby #ebooks

President Pottymouth says all these salacious, shocking things to distract from his criminal past. It would be nice if the pundits didn't waste time reporting things he says, because he's not sincere about any of it...only in delaying justice and prolonging his time in office.

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Sorkin has put together a highly readable, fast-paced narrative nonfiction account of the people and events around the 1929 stock market crash. One of the best books I've read this year. Five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Walters’ book details a tragic moment in American history that deserves remembering. Recommended especially for those who do not already have much knowledge of the space race. Three stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚💙

A book for the person who is curious about the whys of sex, and who wants to know more about what science has learned about the evolution of reproduction. Three stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚 💙📚

"In Deep Water" came out Tuesday - a gripping true story of survival on the open ocean. Read my review at steves-book-stuff.be...

Author Michael Tougias spins up a gripping true story that makes for a great summer read — though you might prefer to read it onshore and not in a boat! Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Author Amy Mittelman builds a history of the role of academic wives - a place in modern life where the liberating effects of feminism haven’t been fully felt. Three stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚💙

Well researched and well written, this is the book to read during our nation’s 250th birthday year for a better understanding of the forces that drove Americans to revolt. Four and a half Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 #booksky 💡📚💙

If you’ve never used an AI tool but are curious to learn how, this book can be an excellent resource to help you get started, and I can and do recommend it for that. Three stars ⭐⭐⭐ Find the full review on my newsletter site. 🔗 in bio. #bookstagram #nonfictionbooks #nonfiction #AI #LearnAI

If you’ve never used an AI tool but are curious to learn how, this book can be an excellent resource to help you get started, and I can and do recommend it for that. Three stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚

Author Joel Halldorf traces the story of reading and writing from earliest times right up to the present. Wide ranging history and insights into reading in today’s Digital Age. Book lovers will enjoy this one! Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky 💡📚

This book offers an analysis of shortcomings in Democratic campaigning and steps for addressing them. Aimed at political practitioners, the analysis would likely be of interest to anyone who would like to see the Democratic party do better. Three stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

In turns funny and serious, American Rambler is deeply personal while revealing the human kindness found across the country. Like Travels with Charley but with more local bars and more illicit substances. The best book I’ve read in 2026. Five Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Another Twofer Tuesday! Next up - A self-help book for those suffering from anxiety. It offers practical steps to break the anxiety addiction and reclaim your life. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐ for Addicted to Anxiety by Owen O'Kane #booksky

Another Twofer Tuesday! First up - A sci-fi that is more fiction than science and is in fact a fine American novel. Read it for a window into a dystopian future, and a reflection back to our own lives. Four & 1/2 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐🌠 for Absence by Andrew Dana Hudson #booksky

An short well-written history of the late-twentieth century discoveries about the biology of schizophrenia. Garson has done an excellent job of blending the personal with the scientific. Three & 1/2 Stars ⭐⭐⭐🌠 #booksky

Another Twofer Tuesday! Second book review - A translator takes us through the challenge of Shakespeare, with humor and in depth. Appreciated the humor but the water got too deep for me. Two & a half Stars ⭐⭐🌠 for If This Be Magic by Daniel Hahn. #booksky #nonfiction

Another Twofer Tuesday! First book review - An uneven sci-fi standalone story with a stronger finish than start. The book has a quirky sense of humor and a ready-for-TV sensibility that make it a fun read. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐ for The Many by Sylvain Neuvel. #booksky

Two just released books reviewed today! Next up - the second book in The Captive’s War trilogy is a character-driven, fast paced science fiction novel. Absorbing, rewarding read from the duo who brought us The Expanse. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Two just released books reviewed today! First up - a highly readable look at the story of our early nation through the lens of its first significant infrastructure project. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Debut novel by the Hugo and Nebula Award winning short story author. Read it for the immigrant family drama and the quirky multiverse spanning sci-fi crisis. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Kory Stamper’s latest book is funny, entertaining and informative. Read it for your own inner word-nerd and the fascinating stories she reveals. #booksky

Kory Stamper’s latest book is funny, entertaining and informative. Read it for your own inner word-nerd and the fascinating stories she reveals. Find the full review on my newsletter - 🔗 in bio. #bookstagram #nonfiction #nonfictionbooks #lexicography #korystamper #knopf steves-book-stuff.be...

A journalist’s deep dive into the current state of the space race and ongoing space exploration that we seldom see in the headlines. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

How America’s nineteenth century war on birds turned into 20th century bird preservation. Full of colorful characters, it’s an insightful look into a slice of American history. Three and a Half Stars ⭐⭐🌠 #booksky

A new novella from a first-time, indie author. A psychological, psychedelic adventure with an unexpected and cautionary ending. Two and a Half Stars ⭐⭐🌠 #booksky

Eight unexpected and inspiring stories about the essential work being done by exemplary federal employees. An excellent follow up to Lewis’s The Fifth Risk. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Science is hard work, and breakthroughs can meet resistance. This is a well-researched, thoughtfully done book on the topic by an experienced author of science for the nonexpert. I was hooked by it almost from the start. Four stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

Book Two of this multiverse, time-travelling series puts Diego and Isobel’s love to the test as they must struggle to find their way back to each other. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

A gentle humor carries this quintessential coming-of-age tale with a “closeted teenager at boot camp” twist. Four Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐ #booksky

A collection of detective stories from 23 sci-fi and fantasy writers. Like any collection you’ll have your favorites, but I found them all enjoyable. Three Stars ⭐⭐⭐ #booksky