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The moments of wit or interest aren't nearly enough to make up for the curmudgeonly feel of the book overall, to say nothing of the casual racism, homophobia and transphobia. I originally DNF'd this and I wish I'd stuck with that decision, since I used to love this author.

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Zen And The Art Of Motorcycle Maintenance is a book I‘d recommend to privileged white men who take themselves too seriously. For me? It was fine, but not one I‘ll be re-reading. Full review: https://keepingupwiththepenguins.com/zen-and-the-art-of-motorcycle-maintenance-r...

There's nothing wrong with this per se, but I'm finding the author's voice a bit too internet-speaky for my taste and I don't think I'm actually interested enough in the topic to keep going.

This is very handy when you‘re working on reading challenges!

Some of Bourdain‘s books I‘ve reread have been a bit disappointing, but not this one that ignited my original love of memoirs more than 20 years ago. It‘s good to read that initial enthusiasm and wonder he had for the world albeit with his trademark early cynicism, too. CT plays every night for free on PlutoTV, and I catch an episode every now and then and usually enjoy it. But I love reading later interviews, too, and how his outlook changed.

Recent acquisitions:

📖 London's Lost Rivers by Paul Talling
📖 Suffolk Summer by John T. Appleby

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While ostensibly a book about cycling around the world for six years this book is so much more. A reflection on humanity, a philosophical discussion of history and how the world is going wrong, but a celebration of humanity, love and kindness particularly from those who have so little.

A funny light read about a food writer who goes to Italy and the comedy of errors that ensue.

This is a light pick for me. It was a fast read and enjoyable, but not as good for me as AMS‘s Mma Romatswe books.

Yes he does end up having to rent a bulldozer to drive across Tuscany because there is a mishap with his car rental.