Some Books
An internet friend asked the other day:
It appears I have finally rebooted my reading hobby, after years of trying. Feels good.
What’s something great you’ve read?
Here’s some of my favorites (in no particular order).
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
Wonderful, quick, fantasy novel. -
Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
A gut-wrenching family drama. -
Blind Descent: The Quest to Discover the Deepest Place on Earth by James M. Tabor
I’ve never been hooked so hard by a non-fiction book. -
Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers
Modern advice and wisdom. -
Mediation for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Forced me to rethink parts of my life. -
Alas, Babylon by Pat Frank
My dad was an English teacher, and this was a favorite of his – and now mine. -
Midnight on Beacon Street by Emily Ruth Verona
Horror joy ride. -
The Chain by Adrian McKinty
Hold on to your butt horror. -
The Design of Everyday Things by Donald A. Norman
A great book for software developers that isn’t about software.