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Book Recommendation: The Travis McGee Mysteries by John D. McDonald
1:15:07 - 1:22:51 (07:44)
The Travis McGee mysteries, featuring a "boat bum" who recovers stolen items for people, are timeless adventures told through the eyes of a quixotic philosopher character. Each book is an all-time capsule with a color in each title, and a recommended read.
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Bill Bryson talks about his conversation with a local historian about the church sinking in the graveyard and discovers that it is not the church but the graveyard that is sinking because it is filled.
1:15:07 - 1:18:30 (03:22)
Summary
Bill Bryson talks about his conversation with a local historian about the church sinking in the graveyard and discovers that it is not the church but the graveyard that is sinking because it is filled.
ChapterBook Recommendation: The Travis McGee Mysteries by John D. McDonald
Episode#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The Travis McGee Mysteries by John D. McDonald feature a philosopher and adventurer who takes on cases to recover stolen items, keeping 50% of the recovered value.
1:18:30 - 1:20:18 (01:47)
Summary
The Travis McGee Mysteries by John D. McDonald feature a philosopher and adventurer who takes on cases to recover stolen items, keeping 50% of the recovered value. The books are all time capsules and are highly recommended.
ChapterBook Recommendation: The Travis McGee Mysteries by John D. McDonald
Episode#157: The Importance of Being Dirty: Lessons from Mike Rowe
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Hosts of the podcast chat about their favorite books, including Brigade de Cuisine and Motherless Brooklyn, and how some writers can make even the most mundane topics interesting.
1:20:18 - 1:22:51 (02:33)
Summary
Hosts of the podcast chat about their favorite books, including Brigade de Cuisine and Motherless Brooklyn, and how some writers can make even the most mundane topics interesting.