Reader's Corner

going through bits and pieces of literature about the bodys' different energy systems and how to develop them.

# eccentric cardiac hypertrophy.

Currently reading "The Heart of Everything That Is"by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin.

It's a non-fiction about a Sioux warrior-statesman who was the only American Indian in history to defeat the United States Army in war. So far, it's pretty damn good for a historical non-fiction.

nanox wrote: I just snagged over 300 books for my kindle from a torrent site and I'm trying to feel bad about it, but 300 NEW BOOKS!!!

I've definitely found textbooks on torrent for college, and so far it has saved me over $800. And I don't feel bad at all, f em.

I don't know if it's just me but I prefer having a book in my hand..the smell and feel...there is something amazing about having the ability to hold one in your hand and flipping the pages reading it from front to back. I even read the little fine prints.

Lady_Jackson wrote: I'm currently reading Dan Brown's Inferno. I'm enjoying a lot!

That's going to be my next read. Dan Brown books always keep me interested.

I'm currently reading Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan.
It's pretty entertaining, but I am missing a lot of dialect footnotes because I'm using an e-reader. I could probably just adjust the font size to fix this except I'm lazy/don't want to have to squint.

Need to get this:

What are you reading right now and what do you think about it?
I was revisiting Handmaid's Tail by Margaret Atwood but decided to return it since my request for MaddAddam was ready for pick-up at my local library. I plan on reading it this weekend. MaddAddam is the "end" of a three-part series (not sure how to phrase it) by Atwood, the first of which was Oryx and Crake, and the second being the Year of the Flood. I loved parts 1 and 2 so much, and I think part 3 (maddaddam) will be just as good if not better.

What are your all time favorite books?
The Catcher in the Rye by JD Salinger (cuz I can relate to Holden)
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes (cuz I can relate to Charlie)
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (cuz even though i can't relate to him, Okonkwo is... in 3 words: straight up gangsta')

What books would you recommend for others to read (please answer this because I'm running out of good books to read lol)?
I suggest anything by Margaret Atwood (she's all about "Girl Power", and i luv and respect that; she offers a different vibe, which i find refreshing; atwood's work, in a way, reminds me that life isn't always about a man and his dick)
Herland by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (one of the most surprisingly entertaining books I've ever read; it kept me glued; highly recommended!!!)
The Footprints of God by Gregg Iles (a thriller/suspense book that made me think an awful lot about the implications behind technology)
My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki (a beautifully written book that touches upon various topics/issues including culture and, yes, meat)
I recommend everything under "favorites" as well

Do you prefer fiction or non-fiction?
I prefer fiction. It just makes sense for me, considering I live in la-la land just about everyday. I find myself drawn to books about dystopian/apocalyptic societies but with the off-chance of there being light at the end of the tunnel (i.e. hope). I enjoy books like that not because I'm a bastard with a twisted soul, but rather everytime I read one like it, I notice that two things happen to me: 1) I work at improving myself and my situation, and 2) I appreciate life more.

Do you read anything other than books, like journals, news, blogs, the backs of cereal boxes, whatever…?
Yes I do. Every now and then, I go to msnbc.com to catch up with my world news, as well as sbnation to catch up on my sports. Recently, I've been visiting pbs.org to splurge on Frontline's features. Also, as a kid, I remember reading the back of toiletry items like toothpaste, mouthwash, and pert plus, all while sitting on the toilet and doing the durty; i'm convinced that it's all crap (the stuff i was reading)

i hope this was encouraging.
happy reading, friends

Peter May - 'Runaway' which looks like a thriller/mystery novel. I haven't started reading it yet.