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John of Oz πŸ“š

johnofoz@bookrastinating.com

Joined 3Β years, 2Β months ago

Melbourne-based medico that enjoys #NonFiction. Books about running, nature, music, health, medicine, science, mindfulness, meditation. Also biographies, crime, sci-fi, thrillers and other eclectic books.

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John of Oz πŸ“š's books

To Read

Jochen Markhorst: Street-Legal (2021, Independently Published)

Currently Reading

Matthew Ingate: Together Through Life (Paperback, 2022, Troubador Publishing Limited)

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Iain M. Banks: Consider Phlebas (1987, Macmillan)
Stephen Batchelor: Confession of a Buddhist Atheist (2010)
Michael Connelly: Black Echo (Hardcover, 2002, Turtleback)

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reviewed Blood on the Tracks by Jochen Markhorst

Jochen Markhorst: Blood on the Tracks (Paperback, 2020, Independently published)

Immediately after the release of Blood On The Tracks (1975), most reviewers, journalists and fans …

Enjoyed

A journey through the possible influences underpinning Dylan's revered Blood on the Tracks album. Typical of Markhorst's analytical style, which usually has one looking up and listening to many other songs.

reviewed Time Out of Mind by Jochen Markhorst

Jochen Markhorst: Time Out of Mind (Paperback, 2022, Independently Published)

When Dylan enters the studio in Miami in January 1997 to record Time Out Of …

Thought provoking

The author discusses Bob Dylan's classic album Time Out of Mind. As with Markhorst's other books and blogposts, he connects past songs and their lyrics, trying to decipher Dylan's influencers and at times, his motivations. Very enjoyable

reviewed The Running Book by John Connell

John Connell: The Running Book (2021, Pan Macmillan)

Enjoyed

General running chat, biographical and philosophical musings by the author as he runs in County Longford, Ireland. Reminiscent of Murakami's What I Talk About When I Talk About Running

reviewed Mindfulness by Joseph Goldstein

Joseph Goldstein, Joseph Goldstein: Mindfulness (Paperback, 2016, Sounds True)

The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening-seeds that we can cultivate to bring …

Good but heavy!

Enjoyed this book but it's pretty long and heavy in parts. The author discusses Buddhism and mindfulness. Some personal reflection.