inspired by Dave's Enders Game reference thread, i think we should have a solid reading list, because i love to read, and i don't have time to start a crappy book. so, list your favorite reads, categorized by: sci-fi, non-fiction, war, political, contains vikings, mystical, etc. let's keep this thread to listing, and no discussion (just your mini-review), to keep it from getting cluttered. if you have more to add, edit your post.
i'll go first.
Science / Non-fiction:
Carl Sagan's Demon Haunted World, Science as a Candle in the Dark
War:
Philip Caputo's A Rumor of War
Historical Fiction
Ngugi wa Thiong'o's Devil on the Cross
i'll go first.
Science / Non-fiction:
Carl Sagan's Demon Haunted World, Science as a Candle in the Dark
- basically, Sagan writes about science as a motive in life, rather than just a job. it's pretty interesting the way he describes his past experiences and whatnot. if you think of science as your religion (or your creed or whatever), then you should definitely read this one.
War:
Philip Caputo's A Rumor of War
- Caputo writes about his experiences in Vietnam in a factual sense. he writes about what happened, and doesn't really give you any spin, which i found really inspiring and interesting, as all i've ever heard about Vietnam was, "man, it was totally bad." first hand account > *
Historical Fiction
Ngugi wa Thiong'o's Devil on the Cross
- this story focuses on the travels of a Kenyan female as she meets characters based on the different social groups in the country. it's a story of colonialism, theft, and anger, and was written by Thiong'o on toilet paper as the author had been arrested as a political prisoner.