Book Reviews

This page is for me, mostly. I read a lot but needed a place to track my progress, so here it is. You are more than welcome to stop by to see what I am reading these days. If you have any book recommendations, send them my way.  Maybe I will add them to my list.

If you are into Greek and Roman mythology, this is the book I recommend.  It’s a kids book, but it really captures the myths well.  Every now and then, mythology questions pop up on the National Latin Exam.  This book will help you navigate those questions.

One of my favorite books on writing.   I have listened to this as an audio book, and have read it in print.  Multiple times.  Well worth the time if you are learning to write.  This book is a classic. 

 

There are some caveats with this book.  It’s really written for adults, and contains some adult themes.  But, not too much.  I would give it a PG-13 rating.  Mostly it’s just full of sensible ways to save money, start businesses and invest in real estate.  I have listened to this book more times than I can count.  It’s an old favorite of mine. 

 

I use plain old journals like these to track what is going on in my life on a daily basis.  Here is where I journal, keep my to-do lists, and track random ideas that pop into my head.  If you are forgetful, as I tend to be, you may find it helpful to carry one of these in your pocket all day.

 

Robert Harris takes readers back in time to the life of the Roman Senator Marcus Tullius Cicero. The story is told from the perspective of his household slave, Tiro.  Imperium follows Cicero’s struggle to attain supreme power in Rome.

See my full review here: https://dwanethomas.com/imperium-by-robert-harris/

One of my favorite books on writing.   I have listened to this as an audio book, and have read it in print.  Multiple times.  Well worth the time if you are learning to write.  This book is a classic. 

 

There are some caveats with this book.  It’s really written for adults, and contains some adult themes.  But, not too much.  I would give it a PG-13 rating.  Mostly it’s just full of sensible ways to save money, start businesses and invest in real estate.  I have listened to this book more times than I can count.  It’s an old favorite of mine. 

 

I use plain old journals like these to track what is going on in my life on a daily basis.  Here is where I journal, keep my to-do lists, and track random ideas that pop into my head.  If you are forgetful, as I tend to be, you may find it helpful to carry one of these in your pocket all day.