For the first time since college, I’ve finished a novel. In fact, it might be the first time I’ve read fiction that wasn’t a school requirement. In two days, I flew through “Survivor” by Chuck Palahniuk, the “Fight Club” guy. It was a great time.
I’m disappointed I didn’t get into reading novels earlier. I told myself that fiction was a waste of time, as you get minimal real-world knowledge reading it. So, I restricted myself to books on marketing and self-improvement. I thought these had information I could use.
The marketing books were worth it. They helped me become a better radio programmer, show host and marketer, my current “job.”
The self-improvement books were crap. They were such a waste of time I almost prevented myself from admitting here that I once read them. Every self-help book is the same, just rearranged a little: Make some lists, eat healthy, don’t drink, be nice to people, exercise – you know, all the kind of stuff I will never do.
Yes, I’m now ready to start reading novels on a regular basis. Now that I don’t watch CNN 20 hours a week, I should be able to get that done. Send me your recommendations if you have them. However, if you send me something lame, I will hold it against you.
Harry Potter 2-7.
the first one was a bit childish for me.
Yeah, I bet Harry Potter would be good. The movies took forever to watch, so I can’t imagine what the books will end up costing my time.
Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez is excellent. Maybe you read it in college, but if not, you’ll enjoy it. It fosters plenty of imagination.
No, I didn’t read that one. Thanks for the suggestion. My imagination is always in need of a good fostering.
Superfudge is a pretty good. Really, anything in the Judy Blume collection.
I meant to say “a pretty good read.” I forgot to mention anything in the Hardy Boys series as well. Those Super Sleuths are always up to something exciting.
Geoff, we’re trying to have a serious book discussion in here. Stop being a troll.
I’ve got some ideas for some good pamphlets, including, but not limited to — Herpes and You, How to Prevent Further Outbreaks; Smoking: The Smelly Killer; and who could forget Pinatas: Don’t Eat the Candy.
Give those a good look.
I’ve already read all those. Thanks for the effort, though.