As part of my process of personal development I am Attempting to address my previous dislike of any kind of reading other than current affairs. To that end I bought some books that I would not normally consider owning.
First, Farenheit 451. It’s small, short, entertaining, and a good story, though scary in its accuracy. And I have enjoyed it thoroughly during my daily commute. This is my first time reading it, surprisingly, and I’m glad that I’ve finally gotten around to it. I have known the story for years, just never read it, despite the fact that I did go to an American high school, where, I believe it is required reading for most youth.
Second, is Consider the Lobster
Until he died last year, I had never really heard much of David Foster Wallace – I don’t read Premiere, Esquire, or The New Yorker.
But in NPR’s lenghty coverage of his death and writings, he sounded like someone whose writings I would really enjoy. Since then, I have made the occasional overture towards finding his books, but failed. I didn’t mind failing at this for so long because I am very good at starting new books before (and often instead of) finishing old ones.
This morning I started reading this collection of his essays and have found that I really do enjoy it. He’s funny, critical, thought provoking, and generally a good read. The first essay is a lengthy one about the yearly Adult Video News awards, and the personalities involved, and their relationship with the American consumer. Pretty damn interesting.
I think a number of you, my dear reader(s), (one is a number), will really enjoy this when I’m done with it.
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