Off the Rails: A Train Trip Through Life by Beppe Severgnini
A collection of train journey articles (written over about 20 years). A good selection on interesting and amusing. 7/10
Exoplanets: Hidden Worlds and the Quest for Extraterrestrial Life by Donald Goldsmith
A history of the discovery of exoplanets, covering the different groups, techniques and rivalries. Good although I got the people mixed up sometimes. 7/10
Save the Cat! : The Last Book on Screenwriting You’ll Ever Need by Blake Snyder
A guide to screenwriting with a few stories and observations on movies thrown in. Good even if you are just reading it for fun. 7/10
Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande
A book about geriatric and end-of-life care and choices. Lots of points about how risking all for aggressive treatment is often a very bad idea. Thought-provoking. 9/10
Ancient Alexandria: The History and Legacy of Egypt’s Most Famous City by Charles River Editors
Just a two hour long overview of the history. Covered the basic stuff and maybe worth skimming before you hit something meatier. 6/10
Vulcan 607 by Rowland White
The story of the long-distant bombing raids during the Falkland’s war. Lots of details on the history of the Vulcan, the crews, background and the actual missions. 9/10
101 Secrets For Your Twenties by Paul Angone
I really can’t remember this book well. I think it was okay but serves me right for getting months behind on reviews. On list for completeness. ?/10
