100 Books + in 2010 discussion

Let's see how many titles I can list here over the next 12 months. ^.^

Finished Paulo Coelho's novel "The Alchemist" today. I started it last year- started it twice, actually- but I didn't complete it until today, while lying in bed and not feeling well.

The book made me realize that I don't have a Personal Legend. I should find out what my Personal Legend should be.

Finished today- "Good Book: The Bizarre, Hilarious, Disturbing, Marvelous, and Inspiring Things I Learned When I Read Every Single Word of the Bible" by David Plotz.

I started it on December 28th, and finished it today because I was putting off finishing Foer's "Eating Animals". :/ I'm reading that one now, though. I'm aiming to finish it eventually.

Finished today- "The Yiddish Policeman's Union" by Michael Chabon.

Holy cats, what a great book.

Finished today- "Fool" by Christopher Moore.

I think I've discovered a new favorite novelist. I want to read more of Moore's stuff as soon as possible.

Finished today- "The Face on Your Plate" by Jeffrey Moussaieff Masson.

It was a faster read than I expected, because the last 80 pages or so are notes, the index, recommended reading, etc.

It's the sort of book that's good for helping a vegetarian remain a vegetarian.

Finished last night- "Eating Animals" by Jonathan Safran Foer.

Anyone who reads that book and still believes that it makes sense to let an industry regulate itself is just being stubborn. Or they just like their steaks garnished with the E-coli virus.

Finished January 30th- "The Vegan Monologues" by Ben Shaberman.

A quick read, and it's always nice to see veg*ns talking about something other than recipes and animal rights.

Finished tonight- "Wicked" by Gregory Maguire.

The ending is disappointing, but it's not a disappointing read overall.

Finished last night- "Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency" by Douglas Adams.

Gets off to a slow start, but once it hits its stride the book is entertaining enough.

Finished last night- "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka.

Ah, expressionism.

I just put Eating Animals on my to-read list today. I also want to check out The Omnivore's Dilemma. Have you read that?

No, though I probably should. Michael Pollan is rather persona non grata in vegan/vegetarian circles because he suggests that people eat "less meat" rather than none. I should see what the fuss is about.

Well, the suggestion to eat less meat is better than gorging on beef every night!

lol, yes it is. Since cutting meat from my diet, my energy levels have gone up, and I feel healthier in general. If people in general eat less meat, it can be nothing but positive.

Finished today- "A Dirty Job" by Christopher Moore.

Now I have to buy every book this guy has written. He's just that good.

Finished tonight- "The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World" by A.J. Jacobs.

This book totally makes me want to keep reading and learning ever more about the world. ^___^

Finished last night: "Futureland" by Walter Mosley.

The last three segments are the best of the bunch in this collection of nine interconnected short stories.

Finished last night- "Yes Man" by Danny Wallace.

Five stars. I hear they made a one-star movie out of it. Typical.

Finished last night- "The Postman" by David Brin.

Interesting views on the power of myth and legend.

Finished on the 27th of March- "Dances with Wolves" by Michael Blake.

An excellent novel, and a thoughtful one.

Finished today- "The Soul of the Indian" by Charles Alexander Eastman.

A classic, minimalist book explaining the highlights of Native American spirituality. Published in 1911. I read it on books.google, but I believe I would like to own a copy for my home library.

Finished on the 19th of April- "What Dreams May Come" by Richard Matheson.

Might have been a better novel if the author hadn't treated it like a primer on afterlife theory.

Finished on the 6th of May- "The Stupidest Angel" by Christopher Moore.

My quest to read everything Moore has ever written continues!

Finished last night- "Flatland" by Edwin Abbott Abbott.

Another book from the modern wonder that is books.google. Holy cow, what a thoughtful book. I'm not surprised to discover that the author was both a mathematician and a theologian. That definitely explains some things.

Finished a few days ago- "Ozma of Oz" by L. Frank Baum.

Another books.google book. Pretty much plotless, but I give it three stars for the early-twentieth-century satire.