TBLT Prep: The Bibliography
tokyokevinSomeone somewhere, in my grad school era, opined that the most important part of any research book is the bibliography, and if one was short for time, that should come…
TBLT Prep: The impromptu interview
I showed up at our bi-weekly group intending to discuss a different topic. It turns out many others could not attend this session, so Maria decided to ask me about…
TBLT Prep: Second Reading
Once the first reading is finished and I have a feeling for the shape of the book and topic, now is the time to dive deep. I read a chapter…
Wolf Hall notes
A faithful historic rendition of the years Thomas Cromwell rises to power first under Cardinal Wolsey, then King Henry VIII. This account is the first of a trilogy, now finished,…
TBLT Prep: Planned Serendipity?
Is it really serendipity if it's planned? By starting prep so early (6 months before), it allows time to find things as they cross by during my daily info-grazing sessions.…