I hated Thom Loverro thoughout the whole Montreal-to-Washington Gnats process.

But I gotta say ... the guy seems obsessed with the O's. "Home of the Game", "Oriole Magic" and this new "Orioles Essential" are good additions to the O's fan library.

His latest book is an Orioles history lesson. It's a little basic for the die-hards, but it's great for kids and those who want to brush up on Oriole history.