📚 Men-Who-Read kicked off the year together. Our first read of the year was Moonwalking With Einstein by Joshua Foer—and the verdict? Worth it. Smart, engaging, and a solid walk through how memory works, how we’re taught (or not), and why paying attention matters. A little eye-rolling at a few “bro club” moments, sure—but overall, a good book …
A little shout out for Ashe Woodward’s gothic novella A Cemetery for Zooey, where a grave-digging Beast battles burnout, burials, and a rising epidemic of monsters. What do a crypt full of corpses, a freshly dead heiress, and your emotionally unavailable boss have in common? Probably more than you’d like to admit. In this episode, we’re …
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Some books gently invite you into their pages, cradling your mind with soft whispers of wisdom. No Nonsense Spirituality: All the Tools, No Faith Required by Brittany L. Hartley? Yeah, not one of those books. This one walks up, slaps you on the back, and says, “Hey! You ready to face some uncomfortable truths?” And honestly? I respect that. But before …
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I recently picked up Uta Hagen’s Respect for Acting, and right from the introduction, something she said truly resonated with me. She makes it clear that the stage and the classroom are not the places to work through personal trauma—that’s what therapists and healthy coping mechanisms are for. Instead, she encourages actors to bring the best …
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Every so often, a book comes along that feels especially relevant—not because it’s a masterpiece, but because it speaks directly to the moment we’re living in. That Librarian by Amanda Jones is one of those books. Part memoir, part manifesto, it tells the story of how speaking up at a library board meeting in 2022 led to …
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This morning, I headed to the Northern Stacks event space at Forgotten Star Brewing for an inspiring Creative Mornings talk. The theme? “Journey”—and the speaker, Seena Hodges, absolutely nailed it. Seena wove a powerful metaphor about life being a highway: some of us zoom along, while others are afforded the luxury to take a slower lane. The magic though for all …
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It’s time to spice up your non-fiction reading list with our Men-Who-Read 2025 Reading Prompts. These are perfect for sparking curiosity and showing off your literary prowess. Hang this list on your fridge, slap it on your corkboard, or stick it wherever you want to proclaim: “I am well-read and a little bit fun.” 😎 Here’s …
Listen in as he dives into a brief synopsis of the non-fiction read Never Split The Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss! 🚨🤝 Paul shares his thoughts on this engaging read, packed with practical tips on listening, improving communication, and confidently stepping into negotiations knowing …
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Every month, the Men-Who-Read book club, led by actor Paul Cram, tackles a new non-fiction title guided by a creative prompt. Now several years strong, this book club has become a cornerstone of lively discussions and shared insights. Paul, who has always had a love for reading, credits it as a key factor in his …
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So far they’ve read 37 books, held 37 events around Columbia Heights, and currently have 83 members. May 2022 marks the anniversary of the Men-Who-Read book club. It’s organized by Columbia Heights resident Paul Cram who began the book club following a suggestion by his therapist as a way to build his friend-circle, and possibly …
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