Short books.
Useful ideas.
No extra padding.
MYKROBUK is the publishing space for Charlie Oliver's short books, beginning with HOG Field Guide.
The idea is simple: make books that can be read quickly, used in real life and opened again later.
Some books will be practical. Some may be more personal. All of them should feel direct, readable and worth keeping close.
HOG FIELD GUIDE
A short health book for men over 50 who want to stay strong, steady and live longer and healthier!
HOG Field Guide is about the everyday choices that become more important with age: muscle, food, fasting, metabolism, balance, sleep, brain health and meditation.
It is written for men who do not want a giant health manual, a complicated routine or a lecture. It gives them a place to start. Now. In this moment.
Read a chapter. Pick one thing. Try it.
FROM THE HOG NOTES TO THE FIELD GUIDE
Before it became a book, HOG Field Guide began as a series of short notes Charlie shared with male friends who did not have time for long reports or complicated health plans.
The list grew, the subjects widened, and the notes became a compact guide to strength, food, sleep, balance, brain health, meditation, consistency, and community.
The result is a book that can be read in about 45 minutes. Read it from beginning to end, or open it wherever a reminder is needed.
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HOG NOTES
Short health observations shared with friends.
A GROWING CONVERSATION
More readers, more subjects, and more ideas worth returning to.
HOG FIELD GUIDE
Ten short chapters shaped into one practical book.
10
SHORT CHAPTERS
45 MIN
ABOUT A 45-MINUTE READ
RETURN TO
BE OPENED AGAIN
WHAT IS MYKROBUK
MYKROBUK is Charlie Oliver's
home for short books with
something useful to say.
The books are brief, plain-
spoken, and made to be read,
marked up, and opened again.
HOG Field Guide is the first title.
BOOKS & WRITING
HOG Field Guide begins a
wider collection of
Charlie's work.
Future MYKROBUK titles
may include poetry,
personal reflections, and
other short books, added
as they are ready to be
shared.
PODCASTS & CONVERSATIONS
In podcasts and interviews, Charlie talks about many of the ideas behind HOG Field Guide.
The conversations cover men's health, aging, fitness, habits, friendship, purpose, and staying active, curious, and connected.
About Charlie Oliver
Charlie Oliver is the voice behind MYKROBUK and the author of HOG Field Guide.
His writing comes from lived experience, curiosity, humor and a practical interest in how people stay not only capable as they get older but vibrant, active, effervescent.
HOG Field Guide is the first book in this publishing space. Poetry and other writing projects can be added when they are ready.