What are you reading?

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by *Anya*

Quiet: the power of introverts in a world that can't stop talking

By Susan Cain.

"At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking, reading to partying; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over brainstorming in teams. Although they are often labeled "quiet," it is to introverts that we owe many of the great contributions to society--from van Gogh’s sunflowers to the invention of the personal computer.

Passionately argued, impressively researched, and filled with indelible stories of real people, Quiet shows how dramatically we undervalue introverts, and how much we lose in doing so. Taking the reader on a journey from Dale Carnegie’s birthplace to Harvard Business School, from a Tony Robbins seminar to an evangelical megachurch, Susan Cain charts the rise of the Extrovert Ideal in the twentieth century and explores its far-reaching effects. She talks to Asian-American students who feel alienated from the brash, backslapping atmosphere of American schools. She questions the dominant values of American business culture, where forced collaboration can stand in the way of innovation, and where the leadership potential of introverts is often overlooked. And she draws on cutting-edge research in psychology and neuroscience to reveal the surprising differences between extroverts and introverts.

Perhaps most inspiring, she introduces us to successful introverts--from a witty, high-octane public speaker who recharges in solitude after his talks, to a record-breaking salesman who quietly taps into the power of questions. Finally, she offers invaluable advice on everything from how to better negotiate differences in introvert-extrovert relationships to how to empower an introverted child to when it makes sense to be a "pretend extrovert."

Totally just bought this for my kindle! As an extreme introvert, this topic fascinates me to no end. I will report back.

[mythy]

Ernie Shuflebottom, guide to playing dominos.

(and how to cheat reet sneaky like)

[cinnamongrrl]

I am beginning.....

The American Transcendentalists: Essential Writings....

this group of great thinkers from the 1800s discussed (and championed) many causes of the day. Things that still affect us....in some form or another....to this day.

environment
civil rights
government
religion

Im eager to get my teeth into it

[Sparkle]

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

[Kätzchen]

The Shadow of the Wind
~ Carlos Ruiz Zafón




Here is a partial book review, by another reader:

A mystery story, a fairy tale, a love story (actually several love stories), a passion for literature, a treatise on politics, a bawdy tale, with love, hate, courage, intrigue, loss of innocence, humor, cowardice, villainy, cruelty, compassion, regret, murder, incest, redemption, and more. Add to this delicious mixture characters who come alive, and whose thoughts and feelings you will feel deeply. What a great pleasure to discover; an extraordinary first work, one which towers over the endless and repetative volumes which inhabit today's "Best Seller" lists. Read it, and become hypnotized.

[okieblu]

Originally Posted by Sparkle

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I was wondering, is that fiction, or non-fiction?

[Sparkle]

Originally Posted by okieblu

I was wondering, is that fiction, or non-fiction?

It is historical fiction set in Germany during the later half of WWII (1941-1944), approximately. And it's written in a somewhat unusual style, with an unusual narrator.

I've not yet seen the film adaptation.

Frankly, I can't imagine how they'll portray some parts and I'm not ready to find out just yet because the magic and beauty of the book is still with me.

I'm a read first, watch later purist, in most cases

[cinnamongrrl]

I'm reading John Muir's Wilderness Essays

[ONLY]

Half way through "From Dead To Worse" by Charlaine Harris

[cinnamongrrl]

I started reading Walking the Appalachian Trail by Larry Luxenberg

Its a compilation of various hikers' experiences while traversing the AT.

Im (mentally) training to hike it someday

[deathbypoem]

Currently not reading anything b/c I am anxiously waiting my new books!

One of them is called Saving Cinnamon. Can't wait to get my hands on that one!

Also, Church of Lies. Should be interesting.

[candy_coated_bitch]

Originally Posted by candy_coated_bitch

Totally just bought this for my kindle! As an extreme introvert, this topic fascinates me to no end. I will report back.

I am about 1/3rd of the way through this book and I am SO glad I bought it. I love that the book has a lot of research in it, and also stories and interviews from real people. I think the author treats the subject of what makes introverts tick, and how introverts have underrated strengths well.

I will continue to devour it...