Welcome to the Robinson Reading Report, with yours truly, Daniel Robinson! I’m an avid reader, and I read for a couple hours each day. I love reading because you always learn something. Even if it’s a novel or fiction, you get to immerse yourself in the book, creating new experiences. Reading is relaxing, calming, and fun! That’s why I like it.
Similar to Gabe’s Reading List, the Triple R will list my favorite books I read during that month. The RRR will come out on the last day of the month, and Gabe’s will come out on the first day of the next month. That way, we have both reading lists on separate days.
The Robinson Reading Report is, for all intents and purposes, my version of Gabe’s Reading List. It will list my top picks that I read, along with the book cover and the Amazon link. And that’s about it. Just a quick head’s up, I don’t read a lot of novels or fiction, but mainly educational-related, facts/trivia, or nonfiction. Also, all books listed below were rated 5/5 stars by me. With that, let’s get started with the first edition of the Robinson Reading Report!
How to Invent Everything | Ryan North
This book is awesome. It really is what the title says it is; North lists all of the tools, resources, and materials needed to restart civilization. The book is formatted in a time-machine repair manual that has no instructions on how to fix the time machine (because it can’t be fixed), but includes instructions on how to advance humanity. Critically acclaimed by authors, North’s writing style incorporates education with humor, and it combines to create a book that’s impossible to put down.
Uncle John’s Old Faithful 30th Anniversary Bathroom Reader
If you don’t know what a bathroom reader is, let me explain. Basically, Uncle John and his team put factoids, little-known stories, and sometimes secret events all in one book. This series has never disappointed me, with each book better than the last. If you like facts and stories from every topic imaginable, this book is definitely for you. I recommend you look into other Bathroom Readers, but I just read this one this month. Uncle John never disappoints, and I’m sure he won’t disappoint you.
Projekt 1065 | Alan Gratz
Alan Gratz uses his suspenseful and cliffhanger writing style to compile an amazing novel surrounding World War II. It follows Michael, an Irish boy who is recruited into the Hitler Youth, not because he loves the German leader, but because he is a spy. Through difficulties and hardships, Michael must learn to make sacrifices for the greater good. Gratz never disappoints with his novels, and this one is certainly proof.
Refugee | Alan Gratz
Refugee again demonstrates Gratz’s amazing writing ability. Refugee follows three adolescent children, all with one simple goal: leave their home. The children must abandon the only place they’ve even known in search of greener pastures, and a place where they can settle down. Gratz shows that everyone is not perfect, and that some people are evil, but when we all come together, we can achieve anything.
100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition | Clint Emerson
Emerson, a retired Navy SEAL, authors an impressive piece of literature. From surviving in the wilderness, to home defense, to even defending yourself against a bear, 100 Deadly Skills is the book for anyone who wants to keep themselves safe and prepared for any situation. Combined with simple but instructive illustrations and factoids here and there, 100 Deadly Skills Survival Edition is, in and of itself, a deadly weapon.
All the Sh*t You Should Have Learned | Paul Kleinman
This book serves as a quick refresher to almost any academic subject you can think of. Kleinman presents topics in multiple sections, including History and Math, Language Arts, Science, even foreign languages. Kleinman writes the book not in a scholarly format, but rather in a way that is easy for anyone to understand, even for those who might not have performed so well in high school. Even if you’re not looking for an academic recap, All the Sh*t You Should Have Learned is an exciting and grasping book for anyone.
The Greatest Decisions…Ever! | Bill Price
Bill Price’s book shows how humanity can always improve. Different events in history are presented, along with a summary of them and why they were great. From ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st Century, Price displays the people, places, and events that shaped the world as we know it. The Greatest Decisions…Ever! truly shows how we can all make the world a better place.
Forensics: The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People | Harry A. Milman
Forensics is definitely the book for anyone who’s into culture and investigation, or both! Milman describes the investigation, autopsy, and conclusion of the investigations into multiple famous people who died, some by drugs, others by suicide, still others by natural causes. With his superb writing skills, Milman creates a book that is not only gripping to read, but gives you insight on what really goes on behind the scenes.
The Congressional Report 