Periodic Tales: The Curious Lives of the Elements by Hugh Aldersey-Williams
Various depths of coverage (usually by interest of the story) of the discovery, usage and literature/cultural impact around each of the elements. 8/10
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
Autobiography read by the author. Covers his whole career and personal life. Well written and lots of details and insight. Well read too. 9/10
The Admirals: Nimitz, Halsey, Leahy, and King – The Five-Star Admirals Who Won the War at Sea by Walter R. Borneman
A Biography of the 5 Admirals and the interactions of their careers before and during World War 2. 7/10
Because Internet: Understanding the New Rules of Language by Gretchen McCulloch
I really can’t remember this book (serves me right for delaying reviews). I think it was okay though. [67]/10
The 4% Universe: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, and the Race to Discover the Rest of Reality by Richard Panek
Pretty much what the subtitles says. Worked fairly well at keep the different people distinct and technical explanations made sense. 7/10
The Unopened casebook of Sherlock Holmes written by John Taylor with Simon Callow as Sherlock Holmes and Nicky Henson as Dr Watson
6 audioplay stories. Quality is okay although I detected a theme with the villains. 7/10
Best. Movie. Year. Ever: How 1999 Blew Up the Big Screen by Brian Raftery
A run though of the great (and a few not) movies that came out in 1999. Some backstories on many with industry and world news from the year. 8/10
