6 responses to “Book Review: The Know-It-All: One Man’s Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World”

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  Cate Woods October 6th, 2009 at 13:23

  You know, I’ve heard of that book, but never had any interest in reading it until now. Thanks to your own witty spin on it I’ll be buying a copy myself when the chance arises.

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  jean October 6th, 2009 at 13:37

  Thanks. I’ve heard good things about one of his other books, ‘The Year of Living Biblically.’ Sounds like another interesting one. He’s got a spin and quirky voice that makes me laugh.

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  Jemi Fraser October 6th, 2009 at 17:33

  Sounds like a great read

  When I was little I loved reading the encyclopedia set my parents kept under the front window. I didn’t go in order, didn’t read every entry, but I loved it.

  I didn’t find out until years later that the rest of my family thought I was nuts

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  jean October 6th, 2009 at 18:44

  Lately, I’ve discovered almanacs have some pretty interesting entries in them. You’re in good company here.

  We had an old Britannica set growing up, but we only used them for when we wanted to play school or for the odd school project. (I didn’t understand most of what they were saying.)

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  Cate Woods October 6th, 2009 at 19:08

  I love almanacs. They’re like the poetry book of encyclopedias. Short, yet focused.

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  jean October 6th, 2009 at 20:16

  Good analogy, Cate. All the important stuff is wedged in there.