by Tobin Walsh
It’s been a minute since I’ve talked about the books I’ve recently opened and shut. As many of you have come to know, I’m a sucker for an autography by someone famous. For me, it’s not about the cool things Continue reading WTR: Recent Autobiographies by Kenan Thompson and Arnold Schwarzenegger
During his recent book promotional tour, superstar actor Jake Gyllenhaal said he could not find any book about the relationship he had with his two nieces. So, what did the Oscar-nominated actor do? He wrote “The Secret Society of Aunts Continue reading WTR: The Secret Society of Aunts and Uncles by Jake Gyllenhaal and Greta Caruso (illustrated by Dan Stantat)
***Title was provided by the publisher, opinions are my own.*** I am a HUGE “Stuff You Should Know” podcast fan but, I have to admit, I wasn’t sure how hosts Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant’s personalities would translate onto the Continue reading WTR: Stuff Kids Should Know by Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant
***While an advanced copy of the title was provided, all opinions are my own*** Self-deprecating, dad humor from a big-time Comedian? Sign me up for Chris Gethard’s newest creation, an audio and e-book entitled The Lonely Dad Conversations available exclusively Continue reading WTR: “The Lonely Dad Conversations” by Comedian Chris Gethard
ESPN’s Mike Greenberg and Paul Hembekides’ new book, Got You Number: The Greatest Sports Legends and the Numbers They Own, provided one of my best hours in recent memory. On a lazy Sunday evening, without having read a chapter and Continue reading Greeny and Hembo Got Your Number in Their New Sports Book out 4/4
***WTR (“What’s Toby Reading”) provides reviews of books I’ve recently read – some titles were provided free of charge, some were not. All opinions, though, are my own.*** Don’t Google “Peggy Orenstein’s sweater”, please. No, I promise, reading Orenstein’s Unraveling: Continue reading WTR: Unraveling by NYT bestselling Author Peggy Orenstein
When I finish a good book I typically think of a person that could benefit from reading it – usually one of my brothers, my older kids, my parents, or my wife. That subtle, personal touch makes the gift of Continue reading Gifts That Aren’t Phones, Volume 2: Books for Dudes
***WTR provides reviews of books I’ve recently read – some titles were provided free of charge, some were not. All opinions, though, are my own.*** New York Times bestselling author Jeff Pearlman’s latest book, The Last Folk Hero: The and Continue reading WTR: The Last Folk Hero: The Life and Myth of Bo Jackson by Jeff Pearlman
***WTR provides reviews of books I’ve recently read – some titles were provided free of charge, some were not. All opinions, though, are my own.*** Mike Liguori’s The Road Ahead and Miles Behind was my eighth traveling companion on a Continue reading WTR: The Road Ahead and Miles Behind by Mike Liguori
**** WTR (What’s Toby Reading)? provides unsolicited and unsponsored (I don’t get paid) opinions of books I have recently finished. **** The word “anxiety” is thrown around a lot. At times those casual uses of the word water down the Continue reading WTR: Conquering Fear by Carter Weinstein