Reading
| The lists of books I keep here are mostly for my own uses, just to keep track of what words have shaped my thoughts throughout the years. Or is it the other way around? Do I choose books that map to the contours of my personality? Probably both. In either case, I believe that the books one chooses to read over time are a reflection of a person's mental development and personality. When I was young, I was sustained on a thin diet of the Bible, Childcraft, The World Book Encyclopedia, and the occasional sci-fi or fantasy novel. These early influences shaped my current tastes, which tend toward eastern philosophy, DIY & reference books, magical realism, graphic novels, and, of course, science/speculative fiction. With such an eclectic menu, I wonder what I'll be thinking and reading a decade or two from now... Anyway, I've included some short reviews of some of the books I've read. Hopefully, I'll find the time to reflect on them all. Someday in the future, when I'm in the mood to revisit my bookshelves, those reviews may provide some insight — or embarrassment — on how I reacted to them. Should be good for something either way.
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