What are you reading?

[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.

[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...

[amiyesiam]

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."

most excellent book, she also has a TED talk

[Medusa]

Originally Posted by Medusa

Wanted to report back that this was actually a really good read!!



I just started on "Civility in the Digital Age:How Companies and People Can Triumph over Haters, Trolls, Bullies and Other Jerks"
by Andrea Weckerle

I'm only 20 pages into it but it is a fascinating read so far!

This one turned out to be pretty decent. Definitely some good tips!


I just started "Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe" by Fannie Flagg. I read it years ago and, of course, love the movie but I wanted to give this one a reread.
I forgot how charming it was!

[Talon]

The Biology of Transcendence: A blueprint for the human spirit

by Joseph Chilton Pearce

[Greco]

"the sociopath next door"
by Martha Stout, Ph.d.

Chilling to say the least, and vitally important clarifications.
A must read.

Greco

[okieblu]

Making Money-Terry Pratchett

His work is just a hoot.

[okieblu]

Originally Posted by Sparkle

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

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

[The JD]

I'm reading The Unapologetic Fat Girl's Guide to Exercise and Other Incendiary Acts by Hanne Blank.

I just started this book last night, and am digging it so far. This is not a cheerleading book. There are no chants of "rah rah! You can lose that weight!" And thank goodness. Aren't there enough books like that already? There's no guilt tripping here, or promises of how much fun it will be, as if fun exercise is some secret I've somehow missed out on.

What this book does well is to offer the radical idea that fat bodies have just as much right to be in motion as any other body (this sounds like it should be obvious, but the glares I've gotten at the gym and the paltry selection of exercise clothes in my size have told me otherwise). This book offers sample goals that are internally driven, and aren't based on peer-pressure and pack mentality that so often dominates fitness books. Most intriguing of all, exercise is presented as a protest act. As a punk rocker (albeit aging), this idea is incredibly appealing.

And tomorrow, I'm going to buy an activity tracker. So fuck off, society!

[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

[willow]

Just started, The Hunger Games Trilogy.

[silkepus]

Ive spent the last two days reading The Well of Loneliness by Radclyffe Hall, it's 3 am and I just finished it (and I have to get up in less than 4 hours argh, why did I not put it down)

Either way, I hate it. And I love it. Why! Why did it have to end like that! Why Hall! How could you!



Tomorrow is going to be balls. Not only will I be tired I'll be constantly haunted by the ending

[LaDivina]

I just finished Anne Bishop's Black Jewels trilogy a couple days ago (for the 23421978th time) and am almost done with The Invisible Ring, from the same world.

[Corkey]

"The Fires of Vesuvius Pompeii Lost and Found"
by Mary Beard.

[cinnamongrrl]

Today I received my long awaited cookbook.... Wildly Affordable Organic.

The author conceived the idea of the book when she accepted a challenge to live and eat well on the amount of money the government gives for food stamp benefits.

She found that its actually possible to eat well on under 5 dollars a day. And enjoy nourishing meals at that. All her tricks and secrets of success are in this wonderful book....

author: Linda Watson

[EnderD_503]

Currently reading Soccer vs the State: Tackling Football and Radical Politics

Just started it, but looks like it's going to be a good read.

Just finished Tina Fey's autobiography attempt, Bossypants. I recommend you don't bother reading it. I like Tina, love her comedy but her prose is so very pedestrian.

Just started the Rosie Project. Just a few pages in I know I'm going to love it.

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[cinnamongrrl]

I just started reading Walden....

I didnt know til I started reading it that this book has inspired world leaders...(Ghandi was mentioned). I have found life altering wisdom...and Im not even that far into it....
Thoreau says things that Ive thought and could never word so eloquently....the greatest of which... that we spend more time doing than just BEING....Im going to make a more concerted effort to just BE....