The Compton Cowboys is a story about several young black men and women who grew up riding horses in Compton, California. Each person has an interesting, and usually harrowing tale, about growing up around gangs, drugs, alcohol, and violence. But each story is enlivened by
Live Free Or Die: America (and the World) on the Brink is a quickly produced book by conservative talk show and television host, Sean Hannity. Like any political book, this book is bias towards Hannity’s conservative ideas. But it is well-sourced and timely, and provides
Temple Coffee Roasters is based in California and has a wide range of varieties from across the globe. You can choose from many single origins as well as fantastic blends. I tried two varieties, one from Kenya and one from Costa Rica. Both were excellent.
Spencer Klavan’s Young Heretics Podcast is a perfect listen for anyone who wants to learn about western culture. Klavan covers literature and to a lesser degree, music, in a smooth, straightforward way. His knowledge is extensive, yet he teaches up instead of talking down. He
Corvus Coffee Roasters is located in Denver, Colorado and roasts some delicious beans from around the globe. I tried two varieties, including a seasonal blend that tasted amazing! The seasonal blend Butterfly Effect combines beans from Costa Rica and Kenya. The concept is that small
The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire that Saved America by Timothy Egan chronicles America’s largest forest fire, a massive blaze that torched around 3.2 million acres of western forest. This blaze in 1910 was the perfect combo of a dry summer and the
Ron Chernow’s Grant is a long yet readable, well-rounded biography of the 18th president of the United States. Ulysses S. Grant remains one of the best yet underrated American presidents. A perennial underdog, Grant was filled with failures, missteps, and terrible judgement of character. Yet
Mighty Missouri Coffee Company is a small batch, high quality roaster located in Bismarck, North Dakota. They offer several varieties including blends and single origin. I tried three varieties: Mighty Morning, Mighty Mo, and Outsidevibes ADVNTR. Mighty Mo was light and smooth with beans from
A. Scott Berg’s Wilson is a comprehensive biography by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author Berg. Heavily referenced and loaded with minute detail, Wilson is highly readable and quite balanced. As a great historian should do, A. Scott Berg does a great job for the most part
Bones Coffee Company is a coffee roaster that focuses on small batch greatness mixed with a whole lot of creative fun. Their quirky flavors make for an unforgettable experience in every cup you brew. Want to learn more about Bones Coffee Flavors? I’ve reviewed and