American on Purpose by Craig Ferguson
Another biographical book written by a comedian -- I must be in a bit of a rut. Unlike Tina Fey's book, this book is not that funny, but I did find it more interesting because Ferguson has had a more complex life -- especially his struggles with alcoholism. It deserves a slightly better grade than Bossypants. Grade: B
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
I always felt a little incomplete because I had never read a book by Vonnegut. I can see why this book is a classic -- it really makes you think about the consequences of war and the impact of war on people's mental health. Very interesting, but a little difficult to get into at times. Grade: B-
The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly
I had to read this before the movie came out. I can see why it is being made into a movie -- the lead character is very interesting and likable. That said, I can't give it a higher grade than the first two books in this review because I believe people should read the other two first -- they are more impactful and more important. (I think my general preference for nonfiction is impacting this grade, so you should bump this grade up 2 or 3 notches if you generally prefer fiction) Grade: C+
