

Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher
I am fan of Kara Swisher and her hard-hitting interviews of tech industry executives. She is whip-smart, quick on her feet, and...
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Apr 1, 2024


Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing by Matthew Perry
I put this on my TBR after Matthew Perry's tragic death. As a Gen-X who watched every episode of Friends on (Must Watch TV) Thursday...
mdbuckley92
Apr 1, 2024


The In-Between by Hadley Vlahos
Hadley Vlahos is a young nurse who found her calling early and is making the end of life more comfortable for patients and families.
mdbuckley92
Jan 31, 2024


The Best Minds by Jonathan Rosen
Jonathan Rosen shares the story of his best childhood friend, Michael Laudor, a brilliant person who develops schizophrenia in his early 20s
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Jan 31, 2024


Elon Musk by Walter Isaacson
I am not a big fan of Elon Musk. However, after reading Walter Isaacson’s biography, I have a greater appreciation for what drives Elon...
mdbuckley92
Jan 1, 2024


My Coping Mechanism: Reading
One way that I deal with my emotions around controversial topics, like gun violence, is by educating myself. I feel more control when...
mdbuckley92
May 31, 2022


Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism by Amanda Montell
Learn how language is a tool used by cults and other organizations.
mdbuckley92
Apr 26, 2022


Becoming Nicole by Amy Ellis Nutt
The true-story of the family of a transgender girl. An excellent introduction to transgender issues and the challenges facing trans youth.
mdbuckley92
Apr 13, 2022


Reliable Rec's #1
Like a lot of avid readers, I have a long list of 'favorite books' that I frequently talk about and recommend to friends. So, I decided...
mdbuckley92
Mar 13, 2022


How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur
Learn the basic teachings of major philosophers through practical, humorous explanations.
mdbuckley92
Mar 10, 2022


Presidents’ Day Reading
One of my personal, long-term reading goals is to read a book about each president.
mdbuckley92
Feb 15, 2021


My Favorite Books of 2020
My favorite books of 2020 and why.
mdbuckley92
Dec 30, 2020


Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson documents his experiences as a social justice attorney.
mdbuckley92
Oct 27, 2020


Janesville: An American Story by Amy Goldstein
Washington Post journalist, Amy Goldstein’s in-depth study of the effects of closing factories in middle America.
mdbuckley92
Sep 18, 2020