Baseball is not my topic today. Instead, I thought I'd talk about reading.
I've come to really enjoy reading for pleasure about 3 or 4 years ago. When I was in school reading was a chore, therefore I didn't want to read anything beyond what I had to for my classes. Even then, reading the required material was hit or miss. Now that I've been out of school for a little while I now can sit down and enjoy reading again. (I was reading at a 3rd or 4th grade level in Kindergarten, no big deal)
I wanted to use this post to make you aware of some of my favorites I've read in the past few years, as well as encourage you to read them as well if you haven't already.
One of the first books I read for fun was "The Life and Times of Thunderbolt Kid" by Bill Bryson.
This might be one of the funniest books I've ever read. At the very least, it was the first book that made me laugh out loud while reading. This book is a memoir of sorts of Bill Bryson growing up in small-town Iowa during the fifties. His observations of his dad being a sports writer and his mom being a mom as well as her small jobs are histarical. He also offers his insights into his friends, school experience, and the culture of the fifties in Iowa. Hilarious. A must-read.
Another book I really enjoyed was "Freakanomics", written by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner. Since I've read this book they have come out with a sequel called "Super Freakanomics". It's on my shelf waiting to be read. "Freakanomics" is a fascinating book about everything, really. Having a minor in Economics I have always found economic-y things interesting. This book offers commentary on why people choose to sell drugs to what you should name your child if you want them to be successful. The authors discuss a wide range of topics that will certainly resonate with something you've experienced in your own life. Also a must-read.
This past summer I enjoyed reading "Hunger Games", by Suzanne Collins. I knew nothing about this book going into it. The only thing I heard was it is an awesome book. I also heard this from those aged between 12 and 40. I figured if that much of an age gap can enjoy this book I should probably give it a shot. So I did. I liked it a lot actually. I've only read the first of three in the series, but so far I'm hooked. I'm excited to read the next book "Catching Fire", and look forward to the movie Hunger Games which is apparently being released next year.
This one was recommended to me by a good friend who had read it several times himself and loved it. I was also informed a movie was being made so I felt pressure to read it before going to see it. I'm glad I did. This book is for every baseball lover. Rewind, for every baseball statistic lover. Billy Beane, the subject of the book, revolutionized the way scouts look at baseball players. I loved how this book changed the way I see and watch baseball. I almost dare say it made me appreciate baseball that much more. The book was awesome. I highly recommend it. The movie was just as excellent.
All in all, I'm always looking for more things to read. I have about 4 books on my shelf waiting to be read, but I would love to add to that list. All genres are fair game, except the foo-foo fantasy stuff. I don't want any kind of romance or kissing or anything like that. Wait...maybe I should read Princess Bride. That has everything right?
Leave your suggestions at the tone.
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