MIKE GABOR'S 50 BOOKS READ IN 2013

[Jill H.]

That really looks like an interesting book, Mike. May have to go on my TBR list.

[Alisa]

Mike I cheer on your progress and always enjoy reading your reviews. Your recap of Blinded by the Sight made me laugh! Hilarious.

S.L. Smith (no photo)

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

It was funny Mike.

[Jill H.]

Love your reviews, Mike.....but sometimes you just have to give a failing grade. I think I gave an "F" last year on a real stinker. It makes you wonder how they got a publisher.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Mike, you may want to add some photo as an avatar - favorite place, flowers, pets, an event - just so your avatar shows up - right now with the blank icon change - it is washed out.

[Krystal]

Wow Mike 159 books in one year incrdible? I wonder how you find the time? With all my commitments i've only been able to read 15/30.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Mike you are going strong.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Great progress as ever.

[Bryan]

Looks very good, Mike, thanks for sharing.

[Donna]

Mike wrote: "190. by Bill Minutaglio

Date Finished: October 2013
Genre: Non-Fiction
Rating: B
Review: A very interesting book looking into the culture of Dallas circa 1960's. ..."

Thanks for the review. I saw the authors on C-Span and marked the book as a to-read.

[Bryan]

Good to know, Mike, thanks for your review. I wonder if Dallek felt obligated to write something for the 50th, although I think he uses some new primary sources. It is always a joy to read his stuff.

Robert Dallek

[Craig]

I met (my former college professor) Dallek at a summer conference last year and his knowledge about Cold War politics and Presidencies of that time period is unmatched. He's an unbelievable teacher (now retired) although I will say I think his writing style isn't the most riveting.

Robert Dallek

[Jill H.]

Mike wrote: "198. by Catherine Price

Date Finished: November 2013
Genre: Travel
Rating: B
Review: An amusing book on places that you mi..."

I read a similar book that made me laugh but was also a little scary.

by Peter Greenberg (no photo)

[Bryan]

Thanks, Mike, your citation needs to be adjusted, though.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

I.e., no need to include the book title link.

[Bryan]

Still has a author photo showing up there.

[Jill H.]

You must be a speed reader with a Kindle, a Nook, and a hardback book all going at the same time. Great numbers, Mike!!!!

[Bryan]

I agree, Mike, wow, you are a huge reader and that is great. I'm averaging a book a month.

[Jill H.]

Hooray, I have found another old schooler.....no electronics for me either. I like the feel of a book. I always have two books going.....one history and one mystery.
A friend of mine who is also old school received a Kindle from his partner because he was always leaving books on airplanes (he travels a lot). He didn't particularly want it but didn't want to hurt her feelings. The first time he went on a trip, he left the Kindle!!!! It wasn't meant to be.

[Bryan]

Hmmm...yikes, how mediocre.

[Vicki, Assisting Moderator - Ancient Roman History]

Mike, you are a reading juggernaut! 229 books in a year is amazing! Congratulations and on to 2014.

[Jill H.]

Mike.....you are making the rest of us look like pikers!!! What a great year of reading you had and I love your reviews. We will be setting up the 2014 challenge very soon.