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Book #158: Sons of the Profits by William C. Speidel

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  Sons of the Profits William C. Speidel   Released: January 1st, 1967 My 24th book for 2026 was William C. Speidel’s "Sons of the Profits".   If you've never been to Seattle, and gone on Bill Speidel's Underground Tour, make a plan to do so at some point.  When I first got to Seattle in 2016, that was the first thing I did, and I recommend it to everyone venturing into the Emerald City whether for business, pleasure, or waiting to catch an Alaskan Cruise. The Tour takes you through the history of the city, from it's pre-existing days, to the modern day.  Probably the coolest thing to know is that Seattle is a city built on top of a city.  It burned down in 1889, and was rebuilt one story higher.  There are tons of great jokes and laughs abound.  You will find yourself laughing hysterically as you go downstairs to the original streets of the city. This book was Speidel's accompanying novel that goes further into depth about shady politicians,...

Book #157: Against The World by Kerry Eggers and Dwight Jaynes

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  Against The World by Kerry Eggers and Dwight Jaynes   Released: January 1st, 1993 My 23rd book for 2026 was Kerry Eggers and Dwight Jaynes’ "Against The World."  I've always had an inclination for the Portland Trail Blazers.  They've always had this cool looking team, and their arena has a cool look to it.  Probably mentioned it before (Cause I would never repeat a story...) but when I was 6, I would watch SportsCenter every morning, and dream of one day buying a ticket, flying to Portland, and seeing the Trail Blazers play in their home arena.  Lo and behold, I live next to their city, and can go when I want to. This book reminds me of Sam Smith's "The Jordan Rules".  It's almost like a continuation of it.  Where Jordan Rules followed the Chicago Bulls for the 1990-1991 season, this one picks up right where that one left off with the 1991-1992 Portland Trail Blazers, who would actually be the Bulls next NBA Finals opponents that year.  Tha...