Anyone who has been paying attention to pop culture over the last 20 years knows that “Alright, Alright, Alright” is from the movie Dazed …
Books
Texas Flood: The Inside Story of Stevie Ray Vaughan
Written mostly as an oral history through quotes, anecdotes, and stories from the people who knew Stevie Ray Vaughan best, Texas Flood is a …
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
When my mother first told me about this book, she said all three of us – Wookie, Fleet, and I – would like it. Since she was already buying …
Everyone Needs An Editor
Recently I was hired to provide feedback on a client’s novel. Before he sent me the manuscript, we were both very clear about what he was …
Fleet’s Top Ten Board Books
Happy November! Since everyone loves lists (ok, I love lists) I thought I would start the new month off with a list of Fleet’s top ten board …
The Tender Bar
Last month I wrote about Andre Agassi’s memoir, Open. In my review, I mention a few major themes: 1) He hates tennis but no one believes …
Andre Agassi’s “Open”
From page one. Literally page one, paragraph three, Andre Agassi admits he hates tennis. His hatred of the sport that made him arguably one …
Van Halen Rising
“In light of heavy metal’s perennial popularity, it’s easy to forget that the abrasive musical form was on the ropes in 1978.” That’s a hell …
Educated
Tara Westover is such a talented writer that the Prologue gives me chills. “I am only seven…Four of my parents’ seven children don’t have …
