What We’re Reading, Part 2
Because there are a few more of us at KSAT who love books, I have a few more entries to the first post. See? We aren’t just TV junkies!
Here’s a look at what some other KSAT readers have their noses in these days.
Sam Bayless, Editor
Title: This is your brain on music. The science of a human obsession.
Author: Daniel J. Levitin
What’s it about? Music and audio on the brain. how it affects psychological, emotional, etc…. uhh stuff.
How did you learn about it? It was a gift. a very well thought out gift as its totally in my realm of interest.
Title: All the King’s Men
Author: Robert Wright Penn
What’s it about? The rise and fall of a southern politician, Willis Stark, whose character is loosely based on Huey “The Kingfish” Long of Lousiana.
How did you learn about it? Time Magazine’s 100 Best Fiction Novels
Title: Manhunt
Author: James L. Swanson
What’s it about? The 12 day chase for Lincoln’s killer
How did you learn about it? Saw it at the SA airport while traveling. It makes you feel like you’re in the chase for Booth.
Title: Counselor
Author: Ted Sorensen
What is it about? Sorensen was one of JFK’s closest advisers, wrote the response to the Soviets with Robert Kennedy during the Cuban Missile Crisis, helped write “Profiles in Courage,” and was also one of his main speech writers. He gives a glimpse behind the Kennedy years.
How did you learn about it? I actually saw the book at Borders and have long been fascinated by Sorensen.
Dave Tarr, News Operations Manager
WHAT ARE YOU READING?
Title: Night Probe
Author: Clive Cussler
What’s it about? A secret 1914 treaty between the U.S. and Great Britain transfers ownership of Canada to the States. Hi-jinks ensues as hero Dirk Pitt tries to recover the treaty that lies under 150′ of water before the Brits or Canadians can destroy it.
How did you learn about it? I like thrillers. My daughter gave it to me for Father’s day. I’m also reading William Shatner’s autobiography, Up Till Now and Dave Barry’s History of the Millennium (So Far). Waiting in the wings is The Judas Strain by James Rollins and Go Go Girls of the Apocalypse by Victor Gischler.
Check back soon to see who’s reading what!
Tags: clive cussler, daniel levitin, dave tarr, james swanson, ksat, Larry Ramirez, robert wright penn, sam bayless, san antonio, simon gutierrez, steve spriester, ted sorensen
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