literature

• 18 Dec 2023

  Harper's climate fiction reading list

  Explore the imminent realities of a changing climate through fiction. Dive into this curated reading list, featuring gripping tales like 'The Deluge' and 'American War', that paint a vivid picture of our possible future. Whether you're starting with Stephen Markley's 'The Deluge' or branching out to the entire list, each book offers a unique perspective on the challenges ahead. Join the journey and share your thoughts on these climate fiction must-reads.
• 16 Sep 2015

  The future as told by books

  I read a lot of books. I read because it inspires me and shows me paths that I could never imagine. Sometimes those paths are horrible and …
• 11 Jan 2014

  Authors I recommend

  I read a lot. I am also vocal about what I am reading. This morning I was asked to recommend a few authors/books. I decided to write down …
• 23 Jul 2007

  Harry Potter 7 was good.

  I thoroughly enjoyed the new Harry Potter. I just finished it. barely 24 hours after I bought it from borders(I had originally ordered it …
• 16 Jul 2007

  Harry Potter is coming.

  I realized tonight that the final harry potter book is coming out in a week. I can't wait to hole up and finish the entire book in a day …
• 12 Apr 2007

  A Sad Day. RIP Kurt Vonnegut.

  Yesterday Kurt Vonnegut, one of my favorite authors and a pillar my my upbringing, died. He was 84. I read my first Kurt Vonnegut book, …
• 18 Sep 2006

  DUNE. american heritage. 2 many djs. accidently

  I am watching the bbs documentary. Its amazing. I started watching clive barker’s Lord of Illusions - but it sucked. It always sucked. It …
• 05 Oct 2005

  gravity's rainbow

  once again and for real this time i am going to attempt to read and finish gravity’s rainbow by pynchon. holy jesus - that guy is verbose. …
• 05 Oct 2005

  Sad violent books about society

  So i have been reading these short, sad, very violent books about society. It is pretty rough. the first i read was A Personal Matter by …
• 25 May 2005

  i have fallen back..

  i am reading updike and listening to leonard cohen.
• 15 Dec 2004

  he does stuff

  so I have been reading the rabbit series of books by john updike. they are pretty good. I started with “rabbit redux” and just finished …
• 19 May 2004

  bam. it is done.

  Ok Ok. so I have been reading Anna Karenina. It is amazing. seriously - possibly one of the better books I have ever read. I am fascinated …
• 02 Mar 2004

  wyrd

  so I am reading beowulf (or is it this). it is interesting to read for fun what I once rejected reading for school. however it really brings …
• 03 Dec 2002

  Thoughts about the past/future and distance

  I thought os a addition to this weblog awhile ago.. but it has left me. I am writing it anyway.. without a clue as to where it will lead me. …
• 01 Aug 2001

  Sad Books

  So I am reading Native Son by Richard Wright and it is real real hard. I don’t like it. But it is so hard to just give up on. I like his …
• 03 Mar 2000

  chi town art

  Today i went to the art institute of chicago and looked at the contemporary and modern paintings… it was bad ass.. anyway i also looked at …