Where I'm At - and a Call for Book Suggestions
You know that terrible ad campaign that some cell phone company is running with the constant 'Where you at?' line? Well its annoying. Cause its a quick (twist on the) common phrase that I want to use without advertising some cell phone company.
Anyway, I'm at work. And for those of you thinking, I can't believe you blog from work... let it be.
In addition to being at work, I'm at a point where I'm looking for more cultural exposure... music, books, exhibits, activism, people, and so on. As ya know, I've blogged before on my favorite authors, books, music, and so on.
And now I'm back on the block. I joined Shelfari a while ago but that got old quick. Facebook is good for quick links to knowledge and meaningful stuff, like this commencement speech. Google reader is hot. But the press and internets can only occupy me for so long.
So I'm callin you to make some book suggestions... fiction and non-fiction, short and long, new or classic, and other categories with binary options. Bring 'em out! (below is an image of culture)
7 comments:
* The Omnivores Dilemma (Micheal Pollan)
Just finished it, well written and some good information in there. Video of the author discussing some of the themes of the book here: http://is.gd/2oiK
* Monster (Sanyika Shakur)
Awesome autobiography by an all too experienced LA gang member. My favorite part: He refers to Normandie Ave as "the Ho Chi Minh trail of South Central drugs/guns." Funny and scary at the same time.
* What Makes a Terrorist: Economics and the Roots of Terrorism (Alan B. Krueger)
Really interesting book that includes enough statistics to make a dork happy (myself) but not too much to scare normal people away. The conclusion is quite shocking but well researched and backed up by facts.
* The Places In Between (Rory Stewart)
Documents a walking trek across Afghanistan by the author. Incredibly eye opening and informative. Really teaches you how different life/culture/history is in Afghanistan.
* The Prince of the Marshes: And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in Iraq (Rory Stewart)
Same author as the last book. He is the interim provincial governor of an Iraqi province. The book is written in chronological order and does more to educate the reader about the problems that Iraq has faced and is still facing than any newspaper or TV report could ever accomplish. Haven't finished it yet, but I'm enjoying it so far.
This reminds me that I should do a better job of keeping track of the books I read. Alright, back to work.
Ender's Game and subsequent books by Orson Scott Card.
Sci-fi, with a lot of psychology and philosophy. Shortish, but a good read. Got me through the 9-hour flight from Moscow. Originally recommended to be by The Wang. Also a Tim Naylor pick.
Hope all is well!
-DJhS
Ben, Join Goodreads! A whole bunch of ultimate people are on Goodreads. It's like gchat vs. msn messenger. A whole lot of GW crew are on Goodreads. Convert!
I'd second the Omnivore's Dilemma. I can't recommend Neal Stephenson enough. I haven't tried tackling his new book, but I think Interface is particularly compelling right now. I'm going to try and get started on Infinite Jest by DFW one of these days, but I don't think it's a good BART book as it's a bit hefty. Milan Kundera is another author to check out. Or Baudolino by Eco.
Actually, follow Sora's advice and join GoodReads. It's pretty awesome, and Alex Liss is on it!
I'm currently reading "The Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri. It's pretty awesome, and it's a quick read.
Rhani
I'm currently reading "The Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri. It's pretty awesome, and it's a quick read.
Rhani
try anything by Christopher Moore for some good fiction reads. I recommend "A Dirty Job."
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