One of the great things about traveling, beyond the enjoyment of exploring a different place, is the association that it has for me with reading. My recent trip to Seattle afforded me the chance to finish my first Haruki Murakami book, Kafka on the Shore. It came with a great recommendation from my brother Will […]
The Warren Buffett Portfolio by Robert Hagstrom (Book Review)
One of my fairly recent passions has been investing. Having a father who worked in finance, I’ve always been somewhat aware of the way that the markets work, but only recently have I gotten a better grasp of many of the core concepts of visionary investors – chief among them Warren Buffett. I’ve had “The […]
Insatiable: Porn – A Love Story (Book Review)
Friends often ask me how I can spend 5 straight days in Vegas (and go 4-6 times per year). The answer is painfully boring – I don’t party much, I don’t drink and I limit my gambling. This past trip I spent a good amount of time power reading. One of the books that I read […]
Up, Up & Away by Jonah Keri (Book Review)
I recently read Jonah Keri’s bestselling book, Up, Up & Away – the story of the “Ill-fated but Unforgettable Montreal Expos,” and wanted to share some thoughts on it. First off, it’s a fantastically enjoyable read. Jonah, who I enjoyed interviewing at SXSW, has a style of storytelling that’s conversational yet filled with information. The […]
My Reading Confession
I have a confession to make. I’ve been a horrible reader since discovering the internet. The boy Wes who would read 2-3 books a week (like my all time favorite, Shogun) as a kid somehow grew up to be the adult Wes who read 2-3 books between 2012 and 2015. I mostly blame Twitter and Facebook. […]