Book – "The Martian" – Great Sci-Fiction
This is one of the best books I've read in a while. Its a great story about an astronaut stranded on Mars that is fascinating and very fun. Get it now at Amazon! And it will soon be a movie starring Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Jeff Daniels, Kiristen Wiig, and more!
Book – "The Rosie Project" – Funny Rom-Com
Its a romantic comedy that is lots of fun. Lots of laugh out loud moments and a character to really root for. Here's a snippet from the NY Times review:
In fact, Don is a more complex character than he at first appears. What seems to be Asperger’s-induced haplessness turns out, at least some of the time, to be a kind of strategic buffoonery. Don’s differences are real, but he plays up his eccentricities: he likes to see himself as an independent thinker with too much integrity to make ordinary social and professional compromises. With a light touch, Simsion suggests that Asperger’s symptoms can interact, in opaque ways, with human qualities like pride and stubbornness.
Movie – "Chef"
This one has snuck under many people's radar, but it is a good, sweet story about a chef (Jon Favreau) who decides to find something else to do and starts a food truck with the help of his son. Funny, entertaining, fun. Here's the link to it streaming on Netflix.
Red Sox – Alex Speier's Daily Newsletter "108 stitches"
Alex has recently moved from WEEI to the Boston Globe. With the new move he has started a daily email newsletter that gives a great daily synopsis of what is happening with the Red Sox. Alex is not a "just the facts" guy. His insight is usually right on.
You can sign up for 108 Stitches here.
Here's links to past recommendations.
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