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J-Zone Breaks Down Race, Yonkers, Zoning and Lisa Belkin’s “Show Me A Hero”

J-Zone Breaks Down Race, Yonkers, Zoning and Lisa Belkin’s “Show Me A Hero”

J-Zone and I discuss racial tension in New York during the 80s, the impact of zoning, and the importance of “Show Me A Hero”.
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Bookshelf BeatsApr 24, 2015
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Books and Instagram

Books and Instagram

A few thoughts on the massive interest in books and reading on Instagram.
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Bookshelf BeatsJan 5
Timothy Sprinkle Delves into What Michael Lewis’s “Liar’s Poker” Taught Him About Business Reporting

Timothy Sprinkle Delves into What Michael Lewis’s “Liar’s Poker” Taught Him About Business Reporting

Tim and I talk about his experience reading Michael Lewis’s “Liar’s Poker” and how it shaped his views on business and reporting.
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Bookshelf BeatsDec 29, 2015
Lisa Papademetriou and the Magical Story of “The Fairy Book” by Ms. Craik

Lisa Papademetriou and the Magical Story of “The Fairy Book” by Ms. Craik

Lisa and I discuss the amazing back story of her copy of “The Fairy Book” and the influence it had on her reading habits and career.
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Bookshelf BeatsDec 22, 2015
How Many Books Should One Read in a Year?

How Many Books Should One Read in a Year?

A reflection on ambitious reading goals and strategies for reaching them.
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Gino SorcinelliDec 19, 2015
Will Errickson Tackles “Dark Forces”, Other 80s Horror Anthologies, and Horror Fiction Cover Art

Will Errickson Tackles “Dark Forces”, Other 80s Horror Anthologies, and Horror Fiction Cover Art

Will Errickson from Too Much Horror Fiction stops by to share his thoughts on essential 80s horror anthologies an his favorite cover art.
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Bookshelf BeatsOct 25, 2015
“My life sucks. What is the one book I should read to change it?”

“My life sucks. What is the one book I should read to change it?”

How Geoff Colvin’s “Talent is Overrated” inspired me and made me reevaluate my life.
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Bookshelf BeatsOct 22, 2015
Easy to Implement Methods for Improving Comprehension

Easy to Implement Methods for Improving Comprehension

A brief and easy implement list of suggestions for improving your reading comprehension.
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Bookshelf BeatsOct 21, 2015
Blueprint’s Behind-the-Scenes Book About Creativity, Inspiration, and Making an Album

Blueprint’s Behind-the-Scenes Book About Creativity, Inspiration, and Making an Album

What I learned from reading about producer/rapper Blueprint’s creative process.
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Bookshelf BeatsOct 21, 2015
How to Show Reluctant Readers the Joy of Reading

How to Show Reluctant Readers the Joy of Reading

Some simple strategies for developing a love of books in reluctant readers.
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Bookshelf BeatsOct 20, 2015
10 Important Lessons James Altucher Taught Me About Reading and Writing

10 Important Lessons James Altucher Taught Me About Reading and Writing

I interviewed best selling author, chess master, entrepreneur, investor and podcaster James Altucher. Here’s what he taught me.
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Bookshelf BeatsJul 31, 2015
James Altucher and The Reasons for Reading Denis Johnson’s “Jesus’ Son” Over 200 Times Part Two

James Altucher and The Reasons for Reading Denis Johnson’s “Jesus’ Son” Over 200 Times Part Two

In part two of our interview, James and I go beyond Jesus’ Son. James shares how Denis Johnson influenced his own writing and much more.
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Bookshelf BeatsJul 30, 2015
James Altucher and The Reasons for Reading Denis Johnson’s “Jesus’ Son” Over 200 Times

James Altucher and The Reasons for Reading Denis Johnson’s “Jesus’ Son” Over 200 Times

James and I discuss his the lessons learned from his deep study of Denis Johnson’s “Jesus’ Son”.
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Bookshelf BeatsJul 28, 2015
Brian Coleman Reminisces on David Toop’s Life-Changing “Rap Attack”

Brian Coleman Reminisces on David Toop’s Life-Changing “Rap Attack”

Brian and I discuss his early love of punk, the “Lightning Swords of Death” record list, and his efforts to emulate David Toop.
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Bookshelf BeatsApr 6, 2015
Shawn Setaro on the Humor, Mystery, and Violence Inside the Pages of “Sarah Kane: Complete Plays”

Shawn Setaro on the Humor, Mystery, and Violence Inside the Pages of “Sarah Kane: Complete Plays”

Shawn and I delve into Sarah Kane’s examinations of love, her use of humor and violence, and the element of mystery in her plays.
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Bookshelf BeatsJun 23, 2015
Bob Mayer Reflects on the Big Ideas Found In Arthur C. Clarke’s “Childhood’s End”

Bob Mayer Reflects on the Big Ideas Found In Arthur C. Clarke’s “Childhood’s End”

Bob and I talk about science fiction and our limited understanding of the world, vintage cover art, and re-reading books for deeper meaning…
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Bookshelf BeatsJun 18, 2015
Will Errickson Dissects The Quiet Horror Found Within Joan Samson’s “The Auctioneer”

Will Errickson Dissects The Quiet Horror Found Within Joan Samson’s “The Auctioneer”

Will and I talk about the power of quiet horror, multiple interpretations of ‘The Auctioneer”, and suggested reading for fans of the book.
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Bookshelf BeatsJun 14, 2015
Roy Christopher on Personal Upheaval and the Mind-Altering Ideas In James Gleick’s “Chaos”

Roy Christopher on Personal Upheaval and the Mind-Altering Ideas In James Gleick’s “Chaos”

Roy Christopher and I discuss fractal geometry, personal upheaval and loss, and how James Gleick’s “Chaos” altered his path.
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Bookshelf BeatsMar 20, 2015
Michael Hauge on Robin Wood’s “Hitchcock’s Films” and the Value of Serious Film Analysis

Michael Hauge on Robin Wood’s “Hitchcock’s Films” and the Value of Serious Film Analysis

Michale Hauge and I discuss Robin Wood’s masterful analysis of Hitchcock, film as art, and the lingering effects of the auteur theory.
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Bookshelf BeatsMar 13, 2015
Paul Edwards and the Lasting Influence of Brian Coleman’s “Check the Technique”

Paul Edwards and the Lasting Influence of Brian Coleman’s “Check the Technique”

Paul Edwards and I discuss the art of interviewing and the importance of documenting the stories behind great rap albums.
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Bookshelf BeatsMar 9, 2015
Holmes Wilson and the Timeless Themes of “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy

Holmes Wilson and the Timeless Themes of “War and Peace” by Leo Tolstoy

Holmes Wilson and I talk about collective consciousness, reading Tolstoy on an android app, and the importance of reading fiction.
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Bookshelf BeatsFeb 16, 2015
Alex Weprin and the Influence of Mary Roach’s “Stiff”

Alex Weprin and the Influence of Mary Roach’s “Stiff”

Alex Weprin and I discuss the inspiration and humor found in a book about dead bodies.
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Bookshelf BeatsJan 7, 2015
Codie G Talks About Lessons Learned from Fred Goodman’s “Fortune’s Fool”

Codie G Talks About Lessons Learned from Fred Goodman’s “Fortune’s Fool”

Codie G and I talk about the valuable lessons revealed in a book about music business failure.
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Bookshelf BeatsDec 26, 2014
Why Did I Decide to Create Bookshelf Beats?

Why Did I Decide to Create Bookshelf Beats?

Writing has always made me happy. When I was little I wrote stories with my grandfather about trolls with stinky feet. I loved the…
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Bookshelf BeatsDec 23, 2014
Early Reflections and 3 Books That Changed My Life, Inspired Me, and/or Made Me Think Differently…

Early Reflections and 3 Books That Changed My Life, Inspired Me, and/or Made Me Think Differently…

My early reflections and book recommendations.
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Bookshelf BeatsDec 30, 2014
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