I Read Many Things

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  • June 2026

    Here’s a quick recap of what I’ve had the opportunity to read in June. Non-Fiction The Genius Bat, by Yossi Yovel I’ve read quite a few books lately about our ever-evolving perception of animals. Some are interested in the entire animal kingdom and others are quite specific – from an entire order like birds to…

  • May 2026

    Here’s a quick rundown of every book I’ve finished during the month of May. A total of six non-fiction and two fiction books. Non-Fiction The Unthinkable, by Amanda Ripley Who Survives When Disaster Strikes – and Why. It’s a fascinating insight into how humans are wired – or can be trained – to react to…

  • April 2026

    I’m trying something new! Instead of writing full-blown reviews here and there, I’m going to write a short paragraph about every book I read. A very quick review, if you will. Non-Fiction It’s On Me, by Sara Kuburic The subtitle of the book – Accept Hard Truths, Discover Your Self and Change Your Life –…

  • 2025 Year Overview

    Here’s a short overview of what I’ve had the opportunity to read in 2025. Total books read : 88 Non-Fiction : 61 Fiction : 27 Total pages read : 30 568 pages Average book length : 347.36 pages Average pages read per day : 83.75 pages Average time to read a book : 4.15 days…

  • Faites-les Lire! par Michel Desmurget

    Nul ne sera surpris d’apprendre que je défends avec grande ardeur la lecture comme activité intellectuelle de premier plan. Non seulement j’enseigne à des enfants (de 6 à 9 ans) qui sont en plein dans le processus d’apprentissage de la lecture, du décodage à la compréhension, mais ce présent article est publié sur un blog…

  • The Once and Future World, by J.B. Mackinnon

    Like many, I’ve been dealing with some form of eco-anxiety for the past few years. Not surprising, since we’re constantly bombarded with apocalyptic news about the state of the environment, whether it’s global warming, deforestation, mass extinction of species or any other similar subject. Usually, any book that dabbles in these issues can be hard…

  • Three Ring Circus, by Jeff Pearlman

    I don’t usually write about sports books on this blog, even if they’re a staple of my reading habits. It’s a very niche genre and your average reader is not going to be interested in them, even sports fans. However, this one hit a bit different for a few reasons. First, while the book’s title…

  • 2024 Year in Review

    Here’s a quick recap of the 72 books I’ve read in 2024. Some stats were picked on Goodreads, and from a quick peek they seem a bit incomplete, but it’s still a good summary of the year. As far as rankings go, I’ve decided to exclude re-reads. Non-Fiction books : 45 Fiction books : 27…

  • Being Mortal, by Atul Gawande

    One of the most vivid childhood memories I have revolves around death. Not the death of a loved one or a pet or anything dramatic. One day, at 8 years of age, I simply became aware of the concept of death. I won’t go into the details, but I can tell you it was extremely…

  • Origins : How Earth’s History Shaped Human History, by Lewis Dartnell

    It’s easy to look at the title of that book and think “Well that seems like a rather obvious statement of fact” and go on your way. In some respect, it is. No sane person will disagree that our planet and its physical characteristics have influenced humans in many ways. A quick look at a…