Eric Hoffer
Henry was a big Believer for a long time, starting from a chance discovery of one of the first issues at my college bookstore.
Dec 8th, 2022
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Eric Hoffer
Henry was a big Believer for a long time, starting from a chance discovery of one of the first issues at my college bookstore.
Dec 8th, 2022
Per Petterson
Henry enjoys the audiobook of Out Stealing Horses by Per Petterson, feeling like being inside a head, reflecting on past events in the woods.
Jan 8th, 2019
Dec 6th, 2021
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Henry finished Americanah last night and found it absolutely incredible.
Sep 10th, 2018
Jul 25th, 2022
Peter J. Carroll
Henry explores the world of amateur crime investigators in an excellent article.
Apr 26th, 2018
Donna Tartt
Henry found Donna Tartt's The Goldfinch frustrating, with scenes that will stay with him but overall not a satisfying read.
Jul 15th, 2022
Sep 12th, 2019
Dec 19th, 2017
Ray Bradbury
Henry highly recommends The Martian as perfectly suited to audiobook.
Dec 19th, 2017
Apr 20th, 2022
Albert Wendt
Henry read Sons for the Return Home twenty years ago, a classic of Polynesian post-colonial literature.
May 13th, 2022
Duff, Alan
Henry still thinks about Once Were Warriors, a classic of Polynesian post-colonial literature.
May 13th, 2022
Sam Low PhD
Henry read Hawaiki Rising last year and has been recommending it, an inspiring history of Polynesian long-distance voyaging.
May 13th, 2022
Milton Murayama
Henry reflects on Contemporary Hawai’i through All I Asking For Is My Body, a classic novel centered on Japanese American experience.
May 13th, 2022
Barry Lopez
Henry returned to Barry Lopez's _About This Life: Journeys on the Threshold of Memory_ and found it to be impressionistic and thought-provoking.
May 3rd, 2022
Will Kyselka
Henry is now reading Will Kyselka's _An Ocean in Mind_, a history of Nainoa Thompson's reinvention of Polynesian wayfinding.
May 3rd, 2022
Charles Brockden Brown
Henry mentioned An American Tale negatively, believing it to be a ripoff of Maus.
Apr 20th, 2022
Peter J. Carroll
Henry Spiegelman is opposed to the term graphic novel and prefers comix instead, portraying a lowbrow, anti-literary stance rooted in the pulp history of comics.
Apr 20th, 2022
SparkNotes Staff, J. K. Rowling
Henry enjoyed reading Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, recommending it to others for its magical storytelling.
Apr 7th, 2021
J.R.R. Tolkien
Henry mentioned The Lord of the Rings in comparison to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, praising its epic fantasy world.
Apr 7th, 2021
Gene Luen Yang
Henry, have you read Yang's Dragon Hoops? I read it last month and enjoyed it!
Mar 8th, 2022
Mar 8th, 2022
Apr 14th, 2023
Margaret Atwood
Henry is intrigued by another non-male-centered retelling of Ancient Greek stories, Margaret Atwood's The Penelopiad.
Dec 6th, 2021
Neil Gaiman
Henry loved Neil Gaiman's reading of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. It resonated with him, especially the magics of 'our world with one small change.'
Apr 3rd, 2023
Neil Gaiman
Henry has read core Sandman by Neil Gaiman, but it didn't click for him.
Apr 3rd, 2023
Apr 3rd, 2023
Terry Pratchett
Henry has read some of Good Omens by Neil Gaiman, but it didn't click for him.
Apr 3rd, 2023
Neil Gaiman
Henry read the Vertico comic of Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, but it didn't click for him.
Apr 3rd, 2023
Donna Tartt
Henry will be interested to hear how The Secret History treats you. Parts of it are still with me after fifteen years.
Mar 6th, 2023
Jul 10th, 2023
Brock Thoene
Henry finds counterpoint to be a great choice that complements their love for Korean historical dramas.
Nov 8th, 2018
Katlin Sarantou, Jeff Bane
Henry recommends reading something by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie as soon as possible.
Sep 10th, 2018
Mark Z. Danielewski
Henry struggled to follow the complex narrative and found it overwhelming. He eventually had to stop reading House of Leaves.
Apr 26th, 2018
Peter J. Carroll
Henry recommends the Hisense A5 for those looking to reduce phone usage and are on a GSM carrier.
Dec 13th, 2022
Robert McCloskey
Henry is looking for a Robert McCloskey book involving a yellow bucketish rain hat, possibly One Morning in Maine.
Sep 21st, 2021
Kazuo Ishiguro
Henry expects fascinating discussions around loneliness and death, praising Ishiguro's vision, mood, and writing.
Aug 12th, 2021
Peter J. Carroll
Henry mentions a test from a William Gass essay for deciding if a book is worth reading.
Aug 3rd, 2021
Peter J. Carroll
Henry Judges books harshly by their interior rather than the cover.
Aug 3rd, 2021
Michael Ende
Henry read The Neverending Story as a kid and remembers it's meant to be printed in red and green to show two stories.
Jun 29th, 2021
Nishat Rahman
Henry loves the idea of cheer about books
May 24th, 2021
Peter J. Carroll
Henry thought it was great and quite different in tone from what was expected.
May 26th, 2021
John Wyndham
Henry explores the theme of survival and self-reliance in a post-apocalyptic world where plants become a threat and traditional gender roles are challenged
May 26th, 2021
John Wyndham
Henry has not read anything else by the author. The book mentions triffid sequels focused on a group of survivors led by women, which do not actually exist.
Jun 1st, 2021
May 24th, 2021
Apr 19th, 2021
Robert Macfarlane
Henry is enjoying reading Underland by Robert Macfarlane, finding it wonderful so far.
Mar 1st, 2021
Robert Macfarlane
Henry might like The Old Ways by Robert Macfarlane, a book about the psychological and philosophical experiences of hiking.
Mar 1st, 2021
Jason Reynolds
Henry recommends Jason Reynolds, the LOC's national ambassador for young people's literature. His books are distinct and excellent.
Feb 17th, 2021
George Orwell
Henry supports Winston Smith in Nineteen Eighty-Four battling Big Brother, finding it more meaningful than zombie hordes.
Jan 29th, 2021
Aldous Huxley
Henry praised Brave New World for its thought-provoking dystopian themes.
Jan 29th, 2021
David McCullough
Henry enjoyed The Wright Brothers, calling it one of his favorite reads in the last few years.
Jan 26th, 2021
Margaret Rome
Henry mentioned David Sedaris's latest book, Calypso, which has several stories set in Raleigh and the coast.
Jan 26th, 2021
Henry recommends American Woodturner, the magazine of the American Association of Woodturners, for anyone interested in reading woodturning magazines.
Dec 8th, 2020
Oct 7th, 2020
Oct 7th, 2020
Oct 7th, 2020
Agatha Christie
Henry was underwhelmed by Murder On The Orient Express as an adult.
Oct 7th, 2020
Oct 7th, 2020
Dorothy L. Sayers
Henry suggested trying Dorothy L Sayers' Nine Tailors to the book club, but they weren't interested.
Oct 7th, 2020
Dorothy L. Sayers
Henry recommends Strong Poison as a good starting point for the book club.
Oct 7th, 2020
Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford
Henry found 'The Phoenix Project' entertaining and educational, like a sitcom with professional management guidance.
Sep 2nd, 2020
Sep 2nd, 2020
Donna Tartt
Henry thought The Secret History was great. Often not pleasant, but pleasant characters and situations don't seem to be her thing.
Sep 2nd, 2020
Aug 7th, 2020
Kurt Vonnegut
Henry read Player Piano in high school and did not think highly of it, leading to a low priority for a potential re-read.
Aug 4th, 2020
David George Haskell
Henry's friend, a big Bill Bryson fan, recommended The Forest Unseen.
Jul 24th, 2020
Robert Macfarlane
Henry's friend, a big Bill Bryson fan, recommended Underland.
Jul 24th, 2020
David McCullough
Henry was going to recommend the surprisingly exciting book The Wright Brothers before Bryson was mentioned.
Jul 24th, 2020
Jun 4th, 2020
May 19th, 2020
May 19th, 2020
Jane Austen
Henry preferred Sense and Sensibility over Pride and Prejudice, finding it more emotionally engaging.
May 19th, 2020
Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy
Henry found the comparison between different translations of War And Peace interesting but ultimately preferred Dunnigan's version for its descriptive and lifelike portrayal.
May 19th, 2020
Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy
Henry was intrigued by Amy Mandelker's revised version of the Maude translation and found it to have improved on the worst archaisms.
May 19th, 2020
Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy
Henry praises the intricate plot and character development in War and Peace, noting its timeless relevance.
May 19th, 2020
Owen's Vineyard and Nursery
Henry found Scuppernong to be a challenging read, albeit not convenient for most readers.
Apr 17th, 2020
Isabel Wilkerson
Henry praised The Warmth of Other Suns for its compelling storytelling and in-depth exploration of the Great Migration.
Mar 20th, 2020
Melissa Albert
Henry didn't enjoy _Hazel Wood_ due to the execution, but Laura may like it for its premise about trapped fairy tale characters.
Mar 10th, 2020
John Milton, Alastair Fowler
Henry is interested in reading Paradise Lost and is looking for someone to read it together.
Feb 21st, 2020
Jean Craighead George
Henry appreciated My Side Of The Mountain for its adventurous spirit and engaging storyline.
Feb 12th, 2020
Chinmayananda Swami.
Henry is curious about Kindle and its benefits for reading. Would like more information on accessing and using it.
Jan 29th, 2020
May 15th, 2018
Graeme C. Simsion
Henry liked The Rosie Project, but preferred The Rosie Result for its humor and heartwarming moments.
May 15th, 2018
Jan 6th, 2020
Nigella Lawson
Henry unexpectedly enjoyed reading Nigella Christmas, borrowed from the library.
Jan 6th, 2020
Jan 3rd, 2020
Jane Austen
Henry mentioned that Pride and Prejudice is a classic novel that he thoroughly enjoyed reading.
Nov 21st, 2019
Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy
Henry commented that War and Peace is a lengthy novel that he found interesting.
Nov 21st, 2019
Sir Isaac Newton
Henry is considering starting some Big Classic Work, like _Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica_, but found it sounded unreadable on Goodreads.
Oct 23rd, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry got the book from the library a long time ago and read a lot about the translators but never got far in the book.
Sep 12th, 2019
Jane Austen
Henry enjoyed reading Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen, finding it captivating and beautifully written.
Sep 12th, 2019
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Henry mentioned The Great Gatsby in relation to Pride and Prejudice.
Sep 12th, 2019
Sep 3rd, 2019
Clemence McLaren
Henry's family friend writes YA retelling of well-known stories through the eyes of women like 'Waiting for Odysseus', recommended by mom.
Aug 21st, 2019
Aug 14th, 2019
Katherine Arden
Henry wants to know if you have read The Bear and the Nightingale.
Aug 14th, 2019
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Henry enjoyed the vivid descriptions and complex characters in The Great Gatsby.
Jul 17th, 2019
Jon Krakauer
Henry found Krakauer's Missoula inspiring and necessary, highlighting the injustice of prosecuting acquaintance rapes in college settings.
Jun 12th, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry is enjoying the audiobook version that starts with an introduction by Clarke, read by him.
Jun 4th, 2019
May 13th, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry fell in love with the book, as did a family friend who read it multiple times.
May 1st, 2019
Henry finds the debate on paper books intriguing and reminiscent of past generations.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Ursula K. Le Guin
Henry was astounded by the creativity in Le Guin's Earthsea books, which he had read as a kid.
Jan 8th, 2019
Ann Whitley
Henry mentioned enjoying the thriller Pandemic due to its intense and fast-paced story.
Oct 24th, 2018
MR Tim Hollis
Henry is a great NC storyteller. My family loved listening to his recordings when I was 8-10.
Oct 3rd, 2018
Orson Scott Card
Henry finds Speaker for the Dead wonderful and thought-provoking.
Aug 9th, 2018
Apr 26th, 2018
Ray Bradbury
Henry really liked Wicked by Maguire. It has a touch of Into The Woods and a darkness that sticks with you.
Nov 15th, 2017
Apr 20th, 2022
Sam Low PhD
Henry finished a book about the rediscovery of long distance Pacific canoe voyaging in the 70s, with a focus on Hawaii and the Pacific. It is an inspiring story of dedication and perseverance.
Dec 6th, 2021
Clemence McLaren
Henry is reading Inside the Walls of Troy. Reviews are mixed, but the reader enjoys it. It offers a different perspective on the Illiad, focusing on Helen and Cassandra.
Dec 6th, 2021
Alfred Lansing
Henry recommends Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage to anyone interested in Shackleton or polar exploration.
Jun 30th, 2023
K. R. Howe
Henry found Vaka Moana, Voyages of the Ancestors to be excellent despite its size and tiny print.
Mar 6th, 2023
Bryan Stevenson
Henry found Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy to be excellent, eye-opening, gross, maddening, and inspiring.
Mar 6th, 2023
Tomi Adeyemi, SOPHIE LAMOTTE D'ARGY
Henry finished the audiobook of Children of Virtue and Vengeance and expressed disappointment.
Feb 6th, 2023
Elizabeth Acevedo
Henry loved Libby's recommendation of The Poet X and praised Acevedo's perfect reading.
Feb 6th, 2023
Elizabeth Acevedo
Henry still loved With The Fire On High but slightly less, showing appreciation for Acevedo's work.
Feb 6th, 2023
Elizabeth Acevedo
Henry is planning to read Clap When You Land, the remaining novel by Acevedo.
Feb 6th, 2023
Mark Helprin
Henry is rereading Freddy And Fredericka appreciating its humor and structure but noting some flaws.
Feb 6th, 2023
Anthony Doerr
Henry is working on Anthony Doerr's short story collection, finding some stories excellent and others pretty good.
Jan 4th, 2023
Mark Jerome Walters
Henry recommends Seeking the Sacred Raven as a well-told true story of behind-the-scenes drama in conserving endangered birds on a Hawaiian Island.
Nov 5th, 2021
Tim F. Flannery
Henry recommends The Future Eaters as a mix of ecological prehistory, natural history, and environmentalist speculation/philosophy that he still thinks about after a decade.
Nov 5th, 2021
Robert Macfarlane
Henry noted the resemblance to Robert Macfarlane's non-fictional work, The Old Ways.
Nov 30th, 2020
Kazuo Ishiguro
Henry drew connections to Kazuo Ishiguro's story The Buried Giant after listening to the sample.
Nov 30th, 2020
William H. Gass
Henry finds William H. Gass's writing to be beautiful and immersive, like a warm bath.
Aug 4th, 2020
Mark Helprin
Henry recalls Mark Helprin's work with a mix of admiration and criticism, noting gross macho chauvinism.
Aug 4th, 2020
Aug 4th, 2020
Gene Kim, Kevin Behr, George Spafford
Henry also plans to read The Phoenix Project, another book related to IT/software companies.
Aug 4th, 2020
Julian Barnes
Henry enjoyed the audiobook Arthur & George, a historically-based fiction with real people and events.
Jun 17th, 2020
Doyle, A. Conan
Henry mentioned Sherlock Holmes-adjacent in comparison to Julian Barnes's Arthur & George.
Jun 17th, 2020
John Dickson Carr
Henry mentioned Conan Doyle in comparison to Julian Barnes's Arthur & George.
Jun 17th, 2020
Isabel Wilkerson
Henry highly recommends the audiobook of The Warmth of Other Suns for its personal histories of the Great Migration and engaging reader's voices.
Jun 1st, 2020
Carol Anderson
Henry highly recommends White Rage as a page-turner history reflecting on the Reconstruction era and shedding light on the US's true history.
Jun 1st, 2020
Jun 1st, 2020
Annie Proulx
Henry finished That Old Ace In The Hole by Annie Proulx. The theme of hog farms stands out, set in TX and OK, with connections to NC.
May 26th, 2020
Robin J. DiAngelo
Henry looks forward to discussing White Fragility in the diversity group.
Jun 2nd, 2020
Mar 10th, 2020
Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy
Henry found the article on different translations of 'War and Peace' trustworthy and helpful in choosing the right version.
May 19th, 2020
Madeleine L'Engle
Henry finds A Wrinkle In Time confusing and difficult to understand.
Feb 12th, 2020
Helen Keller
Henry recently finished the story of life by chris (simpsons artist) which is highly recommended and might be the parenting book for you.
Mar 10th, 2020
Jeanne Birdsall
Henry is currently enjoying Jeanne Birdsall's 'Penderwicks' series, which has a similar feel to Edward Eager and E Nesbitt.
Feb 13th, 2020
Jan 29th, 2020
United States. National Bureau of Standards.
Henry mentions using Calibre for cleaning up stuff.
Jan 29th, 2020
Isabel Wilkerson
Henry appreciates the added depth brought by voices in _The Warmth of Other Suns_.
Oct 31st, 2019
Oct 31st, 2019
William Shakespeare
Henry mentions usual bedtime reading favorites like Julius Caesar without expressing a sentiment.
Oct 31st, 2019
James Joyce
Henry mentions usual bedtime reading favorites like James Joyce without expressing a sentiment.
Oct 31st, 2019
Richard Brautigan
Henry enjoyed the unique vignettes in Richard Brautigan's Tokyo-Montana Express.
Oct 15th, 2019
Art Spiegelman
Henry recommends Art Spiegelman's MAUS for its literary and cinematic qualities, known for being the direct ancestor of Persepolis.
Sep 17th, 2019
Shaun Tan
Henry suggests Shaun Tan's The Arrival for its lighter and gorgeous aspects in the graphic novel genre.
Sep 17th, 2019
Lev Nikolaevič Tolstoy
Henry enjoyed the discussion of War and Peace by Pervear & Volokhonski, powerhouse translators.
Sep 12th, 2019
Umberto Eco
Henry finds Umberto Eco's focus on translation intriguing and trusts collaborations between authors and translators for quality work.
Sep 12th, 2019
Umberto Eco
Henry notes Umberto Eco's exploration of translation in 'Mouse Or Rat?' and finds the comparative interpretations mentioned in The Guardian reviews interesting.
Sep 12th, 2019
Shirley Jackson
Henry received a mysterious copy of The Living in the mail a few years back and thinks it's great.
Aug 30th, 2019
Aug 21st, 2019
May 13th, 2019
Richard Adams
Henry is hesitant about reading Watership Down for fear it may not appeal to all middle schoolers and may have a daunting length.
Feb 10th, 2021
Nov 16th, 2022
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Henry praised the captivating storytelling and timeless themes in The Great Gatsby.
Mar 16th, 2020
Georgina Moore
Henry believes that Garnett has long been eclipsed and should be avoided.
May 19th, 2020
Peter J. Carroll
Henry criticizes Handke for supporting the Serbian dictator Milošević during the Bosnian Genocide.
Oct 22nd, 2019
Italo Calvino
Henry found the covers for The Baron in the Trees to be lots of fun over the years.
Sep 30th, 2019
Heather Designs
Henry had forgotten about photo books, now remembers a connection with crane insta.
Dec 13th, 2021
L. Scott Mills
Henry is interested in books related to wildlife conservation and historical natural history.
Nov 5th, 2021
Peter J. Carroll
Henry's friend is looking for audiobook recommendations, mentioning Ann Patchett. Any suggestions since Henry's taste differs?
Feb 6th, 2021
Cal Newport
Henry is intrigued by the concept of a world without email, as discussed in the thread.
Sep 21st, 2020
Peter J. Carroll
Henry jailbroke a nook Glowlight 3 to easily use Kindle and other ebook reader apps.
Dec 10th, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry mentioned an unspecified book by Alexander McCall Smith.
Oct 26th, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry appreciates the genius in Clara's character development and the unique narrative technique used in the book.
Feb 11th, 2022
Jane Austen
Henry loved the character development and romantic tension in Pride and Prejudice.
Sep 12th, 2019
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Henry wasn't impressed by the shallowness of the characters and the decadence in The Great Gatsby.
Sep 12th, 2019
Ann M. Martin
Henry enjoys reading a lot of graphic novels.
Jan 8th, 2019
J. K. Rowling
Henry enjoyed the magical world of Harry Potter and was captivated by the adventures at Hogwarts.
Dec 13th, 2021
J.R.R. Tolkien
Henry mentioned Lord of the Rings as a classic fantasy epic that he found enthralling.
Dec 13th, 2021
Timothy Ferriss
Henry considers subscribing to The Week for light reading, prompted by coupons received.
Nov 9th, 2021
John Dickson Carr
Henry enjoys reading on his nook but prefers paper books with a small clip light.
Dec 13th, 2022
International War Crimes Tribunal.
Henry mentioned crimes against silence while discussing books with Annie.
Jan 31st, 2020
Peter J. Carroll
Henry mentions some books that are about science, but also discuss the meta thoughts related to approaching things scientifically.
Oct 23rd, 2019
I. A. Drake-Bennett
Henry discussed the controversy surrounding the 2019 Nobel Prize for literature.
Oct 22nd, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry may want to consider reader recommendations due to similar cadence and timbre.
Nov 30th, 2020
Peter J. Carroll
Henry was intrigued by the infamous book's ability to infect daily thought and create a sense of fear in the world.
Aug 7th, 2020
Peter J. Carroll
Henry, can bring my copy tomorrow if you haven't mentioned a specific book.
Aug 14th, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry enjoys a variety of genres, but avoids horror like Stephen King. Looking for recommendations for their long commute.
Oct 24th, 2018
Victor Hugo
Henry finds reading about Notre-Dame in a foreign language powerful, understanding pronunciation better.
Apr 23rd, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry finds the book's setting in fall or winter important, suggesting it's best read in early November in North Carolina.
Sep 2nd, 2020
David Foster Wallace
Henry enjoyed the intricate plot and diverse range of characters in Infinite Jest.
Oct 24th, 2018
J. D. Salinger
Henry found The Catcher in the Rye to be overrated and lacking substance.
Oct 24th, 2018
Peter J. Carroll
Henry found the use of meta tags in the book reviews section of Bill Gates's blog to be poor.
May 15th, 2018
Sybille Bedford
Henry mentioned Aldous Huxley's science writing being gorgeous and possibly writing about science in current times.
Oct 23rd, 2019
John Dunlap Wells
Henry is curious about The Week Jr and admires The Week, recommended by Brandon or <@UCU7FJX6J>.
Nov 9th, 2021
Peter J. Carroll
Henry plans to select some books as goal reads for the year and be more vigilant about choosing a book over phone scrolling.
Jan 6th, 2023
Peter A. Rudge
Henry is enjoying reading 2001 A Space Odyssey and appreciates the collaboration between Arthur C. Clarke and Stanley Kubrick on both the book and movie.
Jun 4th, 2019
Patrick Rothfuss
Henry is considering revisiting 'The Name of the Wind' by Patrick Rothfuss
Jan 18th, 2019
Oct 24th, 2018
Ingri Parin D'Aulaire, Edgar Parin D'Aulaire, Paul Newman, Sidney Poitier, Kathleen Turner
Henry could find this version interesting as a counterpoint to the d'Aulaire version, with a focus on action and martial arts.
Aug 21st, 2019
Nov 8th, 2018
Oct 24th, 2018
Nov 21st, 2019
William Gibson
Henry prefers Overdrive over Libby because Libby feels like a thin colorful wrapper around Overdrive and doesn't want Big Library to think Libby is the answer to Overdrive's UX weaknesses.
Apr 16th, 2020
Apr 16th, 2020
Jul 25th, 2022
May 1st, 2019
Peter J. Carroll
Henry thinks the business has a cool inventory with a good selection and community programming.
Apr 17th, 2020
Apr 14th, 2023