Shabbir's Diary

Diamond: Journey to the Heart of an Obsession

Diamond: Journey to the heart of an obsession is a history of the diamond trade by Matthew Hart.  Armed with a unique willingness to criticize diamond behemoth De Beers, Hart provides an entertaining look into the history of diamond mining, trading, and craftmanship. 

Macy Gray: Id

Macy Gray's new album Id is an addictive listen, and as she says it's about being oneself, unedited. And boy is she.