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Peter is reading The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin's Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World—And Us
His observations on birds are fascinating. Once he moves on to humans I think he is less convincing but nonetheless thought provoking. Well worth the read.
— Dec 30, 2017 09:58AM Add a comment
The Evolution of Beauty: How Darwin's Forgotten Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World—And Us

Peter
Peter is reading Manhattan Beach
Brilliant. I felt like I was back on the New York of my youth.
— Nov 30, 2017 12:14AM Add a comment
Manhattan Beach

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Peter is reading Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War
Fascinating account of the beginning.gs of the DAD and a look at the personalities involved.
— Sep 20, 2017 03:00PM Add a comment
Rogue Heroes: The History of the SAS, Britain's Secret Special Forces Unit That Sabotaged the Nazis and Changed the Nature of War

Peter
Peter is reading A Legacy of Spies
Not up to his best but an interesting look at the background to The Spy Who Came in From the Cold
— Sep 20, 2017 02:59PM Add a comment
A Legacy of Spies

Peter
Peter is reading War and Turpentine
A thoughtful and moving exposition on art and loss.
— Dec 17, 2016 05:07PM Add a comment
War and Turpentine


Peter
Peter is reading South of the Border, West of the Sun
Murakami before he became too strange. Love and redemption through.moderation? Evocative and compelling.
— Sep 06, 2016 02:53PM Add a comment
South of the Border, West of the Sun

Peter
Peter is reading A History of Japan
Not very well written. Assumes the reader knows the details. Does not make it live.
— Nov 23, 2015 12:29AM Add a comment
A History of Japan



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