Category Archives: Books

Book Review: “Into the Wild” by Jon Krakauer

Posted on 2011-03-26 by Andreas Moser

“Into the Wild” is the real story of Christopher McCandless, a young American who decided to roam the wilderness of the United States after graduating from university and who eventually died of starvation in Alaska, aged 24. “Greetings from Fairbanks! … Continue reading →

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“Why don’t you get married?”

Posted on 2011-03-26 by Andreas Moser

“What’s the point?”, I could retort. Or talk about freedom, independence and self-determination. But for now, I will just point you to the answer given by J. D. Salinger in his novella “Zooey“: “I like to ride in trains too much. You … Continue reading →

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A literary explanation of the US housing bubble.

Posted on 2011-01-11 by Andreas Moser

I am currently reading – among other books – “Parrot and Olivier in America“, a novel by Peter Carey which is based on Alexis de Tocqueville‘s travels to the early United States of America and his research for “Democracy in … Continue reading →

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“The Foreign Correspondent” by Alan Furst

Posted on 2010-10-31 by Andreas Moser

I like spy novels and I have always longingly admired the profession of foreign correspondents. As I finally wanted to read one of Alan Furst‘s spy novels, all set against a historical background, it was therefore natural for me to … Continue reading →

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The joy of reading many books at the same time.

Posted on 2010-09-27 by Andreas Moser

“What are you currently reading?” – Don’t ask me this question if you don’t have a few minutes time. Because I love to read several books at the same time. Of course not absolutely simultaneously, but I begin with the … Continue reading →

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“Martin Eden” by Jack London

Posted on 2010-09-07 by Andreas Moser

I want to share with you one of the most fascinating novels I have ever come across: Martin Eden by Jack London. I would feel like keeping something beautiful from you if I failed to recommend this book. Also, it’s … Continue reading →

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