Wednesday, July 23, 2008

#66 Ballad of the Whiskey Robber

Ballad of the Whiskey Robber: A True Story of Bank Heists, Ice Hockey, Transylvanian Pelt Smuggling, Moonlighting Detectives, and Broken Hearts by Julian Rubinstein - the title pretty much sums it up... Actually, I really enjoyed this one, learning about Hungary and Eastern Europe after the fall of Communism and how it affected ordinary people through the rise and downfall of a hockey goalie who robs banks and post offices. I would recommend this one, despite the slightly cheesey cover art.

#65 Coffee and Kung Fu

Coffee and Kung Fu by Karen Brichoux is a light, easy read set in Boston. Have to say I was excited by that fact, hoping it would serve a bit as a travel guide. Sadly, not so much. But it was entertaining if not exactly inspiring. Well, I shouldn't say that as some parts made me wistful but in the end, it's a modern day fairy tale and everything turns out ok.