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I had this recommended to me after some of the previous reads - and found it to be a compelling read.

Using a single Delta II missile silo accident as a starting point to explore the history of the nuclear program, policies and management it covers a lot of detail across the decades of the cold war. As someone who did not know any of the history I found it highly engaging if a little unnerving given some of the events noted in the book.

Read the book after seeing the movies. While the world building in the book was well done things just seemed to happen in the book without much tension.

Didn’t know much about the subject before reading, but after randomly watching a movie about it was intrigued by the idea of a search for someone who didn’t want to be found.

Provides a good general overview of events without being bogged down in too much detail but so an easy engaging read but not a definitive account I imagine.

A book that expands on cases referenced in the original Mindhunter following the investigation, capture and trial of a single serial killer. Written in the same style and feels like an extension of the original.

Full of lots of great photos and flyers and journal entries from Henry. Not something I could read cover to cover, though some interesting snippets of life on the road.

Didn’t not know much about him before reading and have not yet seen the recent movie. This heavily detailed book - I assume due to the amount of recorded information, was full of a cast of interesting personalities and iconic figures from the most turbulent period of the 20th century. Throughly enjoyable read.

Good read that details the events and systemic issues that allowed Escobar to thwart attempts to see him captured. Not exhaustive but doesn’t drag or overstay - covers his rise and the events that led to the us becoming more involved, leading to eventual resolution.

Decent book about Orwells experience in the war. Limited in scope, but descriptive and personal.

Well written fast-paced engaging book which covers the lead up and construction of the plants through to the present day. Does a great job following various people dealing with the crisis, explaining the dangers and challenges faced and the role the Soviet machine played.

Recommended as a starting point for the authors novels and can’t disagree, it was a quick easy engaging read.

As a follow up to Kitchen Confidential this felt like a collection of essays lacking the focus of the breakthrough. Not a criticism but I felt some of the chapters less engaging. He devotes entire chapters to specific people, and follow up on the whereabouts of certain characters from confidential. Was ok but I preferred the doco roadrunner as a follow up rather than this book.

Picked this up in a fleeting visit to the local library. First ww2 novel I’ve read focused on the German/Russian conflict packed with lots of detail on both sides. Enjoyed it. Well written without becoming a slog though took a while to get through.

Read this when it came out and a third time now with my own copy. Bourdains visceral in the trenches writing style still engages, it’s also a quick read that doesn’t outstay its welcome.

I have no idea of the level of embellishment, or how his pirate crew fits 20 years later but he seems reasonably self aware through. A great enjoyable read.