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Give A Hoot, Read A Book.
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These are two of the books I've got on the go at the moment:
The Oliver Sacks book is a perfect example of truth being stranger than fiction. The author is a neurophysiologist and writes about neurophysiological cases - what happens when the brain goes worng. Fascinating.
'The Pig That Wants to be Eaten' is an ideal read for the loo and I mean that in a good way. Julian Baggini specialises in philosophy and this book consist of 100 'thought experiments' and then the authors insights. Excellent for a good old ponder. :-?
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This is the first Sacks I've read but it won't be the last hopefully.ping said:i'm just about to start john waters 'crackpot'
I've read 'Crackpot: The Obsessions of John Waters'. The guy visits prisons - for fun!
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Oooooh! Good! Ol' SciFi and Fantasy! I was hesitating to join in.
If you can find it, James P. Hogan, the Giants Trilogy. Besides being really interesting thought-provocation, which I always considered the touchstone of good SF, the guy can spin a captivating tale. Kinda like Asimov or Heinlein.
The Sentient Struggle For Transformation
https://www.amazon.com/Sentient-Struggle-Transformation-Whickwithy/dp/1734822147/ -
Anyone ever read, "Ender's Game"?
The Sentient Struggle For Transformation
https://www.amazon.com/Sentient-Struggle-Transformation-Whickwithy/dp/1734822147/ -
Currently reading "Donnerjack"
The Sentient Struggle For Transformation
https://www.amazon.com/Sentient-Struggle-Transformation-Whickwithy/dp/1734822147/ -
Just finished Terry Pratchett's 'Dodger'. Enjoyed it, although the inclusion of real historical figures didn't add much, I felt. Loved the Fagin-esque Solomon, though.
About to finally read the monster tome that is 'His dark materials'. DC rates it highly, and Una named her daughter after the main character! :-) -
Carpe Jugulum, Terry Pratchett
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