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[amazonify]039915437X[/amazonify]More like 2.5 stars. I probably shouldn’t count this as a read book since I listened to it, but either way, it’s an easy listen/read, as are most of Barry’s works. But he knows funny, and hyperbole, and brilliance disguised as ignorance. Who wouldn’t want Dave Barry to be their history teacher? Still, after reading Big Trouble and Tricky Business, I’d recommend his fiction over his non-fiction.

www.davebarry.com

[amazonify]0446580503[/amazonify]Although not quite a fan of the show, a friend recommended the book. It’s funny enough, as Colbert puts to paper what he satirizes on his show, portraying a staunch Republican who’s as American as apple pie. But, to me, it was too much of the same, and while I finished the book, I probably laughed more at the first half because the jokes were fairly fresh, whereas the latter half retread the same ground. But it’s about what I expect from a humor book. The side notes in the margin, where Colbert comments on himself, was a nice touch. (Maybe all future books will have the same thing – a wikibookia, constantly edited by the author throughout the year’s of his or her life).

www.colbertnation.com

[amazonify]0375757910[/amazonify]Brilliant, short mystery novel, written by a brilliant, large, well-known author. Though an early 20th century novel, it’s still amazingly relevant. Contains some transcendental passages as well. I believe it’s one of the most recommended works of fiction by Chesterton. I now know why.