The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker

Nonfiction Review: The Dorito Effect by Mark Schatzker

Once in a blue moon I’ll read nonfiction. As you can tell from my reviews, I’m much more apt to read a mystery novel or some other type of fiction. But if the right topic catches my eye, I’ll all for switching gears and learning. This is what happened with The Dorito Effect. I’m not sure how I stumbled upon it, but I did, and got a copy to read and learn all about food and its flavor in the current day and age.

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Exposure: A Sociologist Explores Sex, Society, and Adult Entertainment by Chauntelle Tibbals

Review: Exposure: A Sociologist Explores Sex, Society, and Adult Entertainment by Chauntelle Tibbals

I saw Exposure listed on NetGalley, and, being a guy, of course I was interested. A book about sex? Sweet! I’m all for learning about the porn industry. After all, sex sells, and yet it’s such a taboo subject in our culture. Many people do it, and yet it’s still frowned upon, talked in secret, and misinformation (or lack of information) is given to teenagers. So, Chauntelle Tibbals set out to explore the adult entertainment industry.

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