Jan 24

Written by: Kathleen Klocko
1/24/2012 9:46 AM 

The checklist manifesto : how to get things right / Atul Gawande.
Fascinating applications for checklists to improve outcomes. --Joyce

The two kinds of decay / Sarah Manguso.
I enjoyed the author’s lyrical writing style, even though the content is a bit of a pity party. –Candice

The adventures of Flash Jackson : a novel / William Kowalski.
He captures the essence of children in unusual family situations and how they work through toward adulthood—magical. –Karen

Moonwalking with Einstein : the art and science of remembering everything / Joshua Foer.
Journalist turned entrant and winner of the US Memory Championship. Also presents some great ideas for improved memory. –Barbara

On China / Henry Kissinger.
An extremely well written, very informative book. You get a real understanding of the intrigue in the near East & China with Russia. –Isabella