Entries Tagged as ‘Books’

April 25, 2008

A book recommendation

Some more shots from today’s ride:

The flower on top is a Bloodroot and the one on the bottom is a Trillium. I looked for a really long time to find a wildflower guidebook that was decent. I have no clue about wildflowers, and turning page after page trying to find a match in most books [...]

March 14, 2008

Before Lance There was Major

Major Taylor
You may not have heard of him but if you’re into cycling, you should. In stores now is Major, the story of turn of the century cycling champion Major Taylor. Originally from Indy, Taylor made Worcester, Massachusetts his home during his cycling heyday. As an African American athlete during the late 1800’s/early 1900’s, [...]

March 2, 2008

Every Woman’s Guide to Cycling

Oh, the advantages of running a bookstore. I saw this book last Wednesday on my receiving table in the backroom at work and scooped it up instantly before it even hit the sales floor. I haven’t had a chance to read to cover to cover, but I feel fairly confident in recommending it: consider the [...]