This one was handed to me by my father-in-law almost two years ago. (Sorry, Bruce) Basically, it sat in my pile until my recent newfound love of nonfiction. Better late than never. I guess.
This is a collection book (my term). Collection books specialize in collecting articles and media that were publish in some other place. I'm more used to collection books being collections of articles. This is a collection of podcasts which a few original pieces thrown in for good measure.
The premise of the podcast is to investigate the origins of everyday innocuous items. Its a fun premise, but it got a touch tiresome reading it in one long protracted gulp the way I do with books. I think that says more about me as a reader than it does on the quality of the writing.
My favorites were the articles on kevlar, correction fluid, salt water taffy, and mad hatters. Over all, it's a good book if not my exact cup of tea.
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