Best for: Those who enjoy very short essays about life in the mid-west US. In a nutshell: Author Jordan uses a (very loose) framing of virtues and vices to tell stories about her life and the lives of others. Worth quoting: “I respect people who keep their promises — when those promises are honorable.” Why I chose it: I thought it was going to be more in line with, say, an A. J. Jacobs book. It was not. Review: I purchased this book long ago, […]