On Saturday I attended a discussion by Walter Isaacson for his new biography, “Einstein: His Life and Universe”. Very interesting discussion; I’m quite eager to read the biography. I recorded the lecture for those interested in hearing it. I did read the author’s previous biography on Benjamin Franklin, and enjoyed it.
In addition, last night I went to a signing by Arthur Phillips, for his new book: “Angelica“.
This is the second time I’ve attended a reading by this author (a couple of years ago I went to his “The Egyptologist” reading).
I really enjoyed Arthur Phillip’s reading/talk (which I also recorded). I didn’t expect the boys to be interested (I took them to Comet Ping Pong prior as a sort of “pre-reward”), but both asked pointed questions about ghost stories and why the author liked/disliked them.
Angelica is written in 4 parts, with 4 different points of view. One of the parts involves ghosts and/or the supernatural. The book has received good reviews, but I need to find time to read The Egyptologist first. My stack of “to be read” books seems to increase by 2-3 each time I read one. Oh well – one can never have too many books; and I’ll never run out of new material to transport me out of a mundane world. :)
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