"Curiosity is, in great minds, the first passion and the last." -- Samuel Johnson
As evident by the date of my last entry, I have posted in ages. Apart from password conundrums, I really have no excuse, save a rathered harried schedule. For this, I extend my heartfelt apologies, as well as my vow to continue dabbling the blogspot world long after this particular course be done.
And, now, on to tonight's agenda. Thanks to recent discussions regarding the infamous "Top Ten," I've been reminded of just how much I love lists. In fact, within certain circles, I'm likewise known as one of those "list people." The plan? To reinvigorate my list making days of old, starting right now...
10 Books That Have Shattered My Illusions--or at least made me want to be a better writer:
Native Son (Richard Wright)
Shadow of the Wind (Carlos Ruiz Zafon)
Becoming Abigail (Chris Abani)
Petals of Blood (Ngugi wa Thiong'o)
The Fire Next Time (James Baldwin)
The Year of Magical Thinking (Joan Didion)
A Gesture Life (Chang-rae Lee)
Heart of Darkness (Joseph Conrad)
Kafka on the Shore (Murakami Haruki)
Dry (Augusten Burroughs)
Only one woman?! Sheesh...doesn't seem right, especially as I adore the feminine voice. Then again, maybe because it speaks to me in a language I intuitively understand, I'm more often forced to step outside myself when I enter the other chromosomal domain? Interesting question to ponder
Stay tuned for the next installment, and if you're bored in the meantime, check out:
It should keep you plenty busy.
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