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Paul Koch

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  • Why We SleepNeutral Sentiment
    Why We Sleep

    Matthew P. Walker

    Paul mentioned Why We Sleep as one of the top 3 books from 2018

  • Bad BloodNeutral Sentiment
    Bad Blood

    John Carreyrou

    Paul mentioned Bad Blood as one of the top 3 books from 2018

  • World As It IsNeutral Sentiment
    World As It Is

    Ben Rhodes

    Paul mentioned The World as It Is as one of the top 3 books from 2018

  • Bad BloodPositive Sentiment
    Bad Blood

    John Carreyrou

    Paul just finished Bad Blood this morning and it's their 2nd favorite book of the year, with depth, drama, and craziness beyond expectations, reading like a thriller.

  • Cloud Cuckoo LandNeutral Sentiment
    Cloud Cuckoo Land

    Anthony Doerr

    Paul is almost done with Cloud Cuckoo Land and has found it intriguing but not as captivating as the reader did, rated 6/10.

  • Closed BookNegative Sentiment
    Closed Book

    Gilbert Adair

    Paul is relieved that woman no longer has to support closed book.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Paul really enjoyed the book recommended by Cindy. Definitely a page-turner.

  • Bag ManPositive Sentiment
    Bag Man

    Rachel Maddow, Michael Yarvitz

    Paul highly recommends the book Bag Man, which is about Spiro Agnew.

  • Leadership in Turbulent TimesNeutral Sentiment
    Leadership in Turbulent Times

    Doris Kearns Goodwin

    Paul is still working through 'Leadership in Turbulent Times' by Doris Kearns Goodwin.

  • At HomePositive Sentiment
    At Home

    Bill Bryson

    Paul enjoyed reading At Home and is looking for similar books.

  • Hidden Valley RoadPositive Sentiment
    Hidden Valley Road

    Robert Kolker

    Paul just finished Hidden Valley Road, a really compelling page-turner. He would recommend it.

  • Uncanny ValleyNeutral Sentiment
    Uncanny Valley

    Anna Wiener

    Paul thought Uncanny Valley was pretty good but shallower than he would have liked.

  • The gamePositive Sentiment
    The game

    Ken Dryden

    Paul recommends reading The Game by Ken Dryden, a nice escapist autobiography about the 1970s NHL.

  • One SummerPositive Sentiment
    One Summer

    Bill Bryson

    Paul highly recommends 'One Summer' by Bill Bryson, a captivating read about the summer of 1927.

  • Digital MinimalismNeutral Sentiment
    Digital Minimalism

    Cal Newport

    Paul noted the book Digital Minimalism as a nonfiction recommendation.

  • Ten DrugsNeutral Sentiment
    Ten Drugs

    Thomas Hager

    Paul found out about the audiobook Ten Drugs that explores the history of medicine.

  • Little fires everywhereNegative Sentiment
    Little fires everywhere

    Celeste Ng

    Paul enjoyed the first 75% of Little Fires Everywhere but found it strained credibility.

  • Miracle CreekNeutral Sentiment
    Miracle Creek

    Angie Kim

    Paul, has anyone read Miracle Creek? Similar vein of fiction as the one I enjoyed up until about the 75% mark.

  • Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne ChemicalsPositive Sentiment
    Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals

    National Research Council, Commission of Life Sciences, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Committee on Toxicology, Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels

    Paul recommends Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer’s Twenty-Year Battle Against DuPont as a book this group would like.

  • Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne ChemicalsNeutral Sentiment
    Acute Exposure Guideline Levels for Selected Airborne Chemicals

    National Research Council, Commission of Life Sciences, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Committee on Toxicology, Subcommittee on Acute Exposure Guideline Levels

    Paul mentioned Exposure as a physical book, no clear sentiment provided.

  • A Guide to the Good LifePositive Sentiment
    A Guide to the Good Life

    William B. Irvine

    Paul appreciated David's recommendation of A Guide to the Good Life.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Paul initially mistook 'Marilynne Robinson' for 'Marianne Williamson'.

  • The traitor and the spyPositive Sentiment
    The traitor and the spy

    James Thomas Flexner

    Paul recommends The Traitor and the Spy for fans of Red Notice.

  • FiguringNeutral Sentiment
    Figuring

    Maria Popova

    Paul mentioned that Figuring recently broke into the NYT Bestseller list.

  • Why We SleepPositive Sentiment
    Why We Sleep

    Matthew P. Walker

    Paul finds Why We Sleep to be one of the most enlightening books he's ever read.

  • Hillbilly ElegyPositive Sentiment
    Hillbilly Elegy

    J. D. Vance

    Paul found Hillbilly Elegy to be incredible and relevant, reading it in a day as it was a page turner.

  • Furmidable FoesPositive Sentiment
    Furmidable Foes

    Rita Mae Brown

    Paul loves Furmidable Foes and books from the woman who lists her cat as coauthor.

  • ExposureNeutral Sentiment
    Exposure

    Robert Bilott

    Paul may find 'Exposure' by Robert Bilott an intriguing exploration of corporate drama.

  • EducatedNeutral Sentiment
    Educated

    Tara Westover

    Paul might enjoy 'Educated' by Tara Westover, a compelling memoir of overcoming family challenges.

  • Hidden Valley RoadNeutral Sentiment
    Hidden Valley Road

    Robert Kolker

    Paul could delve into 'Hidden Valley Road' by Robert Kolker for a deep dive into family struggles.

  • Maybe You Should Talk to SomeoneNeutral Sentiment
    Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

    Lori Gottlieb

    Paul may relate to 'Maybe You Should Talk to Someone' by Lori Gottlieb, exploring personal and emotional journeys.

  • World As It IsNeutral Sentiment
    World As It Is

    Ben Rhodes

    Paul might also enjoy The World as it Is if he liked Becoming.

  • EssentialismNeutral Sentiment
    Essentialism

    Greg McKeown

    Paul recently finished Essentialism by Greg McKeown

  • Make timePositive Sentiment
    Make time

    Jake Knapp

    Paul recommends Make Time over Essentialism for practical strategies in prioritization.

  • Essential MathsNeutral Sentiment
    Essential Maths

    Sean McArdle

    Paul mentions Essentialism as more of a manifesto with a strong theme of prioritization.

  • A Promised LandPositive Sentiment
    A Promised Land

    Barack Obama, Francisco José Ramos Mena, Efrén del Valle Peñamil, Marcos Pérez Sánchez, Carmen Mercedes Cáceres, Andrés Barba Muñiz

    Paul is really enjoying A Promised Land and thinks he's a great writer.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Paul was a single-book reader, but now enjoys a mix of fun and serious books to read more overall.

  • Banana Cream Pie MurderNeutral Sentiment
    Banana Cream Pie Murder

    Joanne Fluke

    Paul thought the Banana Cream Pie Murder was a fun and engaging mystery.

  • Coconut Layer Cake MurderNeutral Sentiment
    Coconut Layer Cake Murder

    Joanne Fluke, Suzanne Toren

    Paul found the Coconut Layer Cake Murder to be a delicious addition to the series.

  • Me Talk Pretty One DayNeutral Sentiment
    Me Talk Pretty One Day

    David Sedaris

    Paul found Me Talk Pretty One Day to be a hilarious and insightful collection of essays.

  • One SummerPositive Sentiment
    One Summer

    Bill Bryson

    Paul found One Summer by Bill Bryson delightful despite initial skepticism.

  • Liber null & psychonautNegative Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Paul disliked the saccharine pseudo-folksy sentimentality and shallow characters in the book.

  • The power of habitPositive Sentiment
    The power of habit

    Charles Duhigg

    Paul is interested in nonfiction books like The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg.

  • PaulaPositive Sentiment
    Paula

    Isabel Allende

    Paula is a heart-wrenching memoir by Isabel Allende that captivated me from start to finish.

  • Liber null & psychonautPositive Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Paul thinks the voice actor is the best he's heard and she's so good.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Paul found the style interesting and is glad that the reader enjoyed it.

  • Liber null & psychonautNeutral Sentiment
    Liber null & psychonaut

    Peter J. Carroll

    Paul is looking forward to hearing from <@U5Q6R9PEJ> in the future.