“The Three Signs of a Miserable Job,” by Patrick Lencioni
The premise of the book is that it follows the life of a recently retired CEO as he develops a theory on what makes a job miserable. To him (and…
“Wishful Drinking,” by Carrie Fisher
The premise of the (audio)book is to serve as a narrated version of Carrie Fisher's one-woman show of the same name. It also serves as an abridged autobiography of sorts,…
Ghost Paper Embossed Journal (A5)
"Ghost Paper," is described by its manufacturer as, "the freedom of a blank journal with the structure of a lined journal." As a lover of stationery, I was intrigued by…
HHKB Professional 2 (45g Topre): Stock
The Happy Hacking Keyboard, or HHKB, is a legend in the keyboard community. Introduced in 1996 and developed by PFU Limited of Japan and Eiiti Wata, the HHKB has inspired…
Girl’s Night (Short Story)
She liked to keep her apartment cold; it kept her from getting too comfortable. Though sweaters littered the floor, she had neither the intention nor the energy to put them…
“Eleanor and Hick: The Love Affair That Shaped a First Lady” by Susan Quinn
I have mixed feelings about this work. I was initially drawn in by the hope of romance (given the subtitle), but this book didn't deliver. Though letters between the titular…
“The Bassoon King,” by Rainn Wilson
This memoir spans Wilson's childhood to his "post-Office," career. It covers a wide variety of subjects, from spirituality and comedy to acting and human connection. This work is worth a…
“Unfu*k Yourself,” by Gary John Bishop
"Unfu*k Yourself," by Gary John Bishop is part pep-talk, part self-help book. It doesn't necessarily break new ground in the self-help genre, but its presentation / aesthetics (ie the book's…
Spaghetti (Short Story)
This year, I'm going to tell them. The plane landed with little more than a bump and a skid. My stomach was still in my throat, though. I've always hated…
Write Notepads & Co “Lined Notebook” (Wire-bound)
I purchased this notebook on the recommendation of The Gentleman Stationer. When the product appeared in the article, "The Best Paper for Everyday Writing," I decided to give them a try. …