4.24.2004
READING LIST
Because I enjoyed reading Katie's maternity leave reading list, I thought I'd post my own travel reading list. If you want to see hers, click on the Katie Bowler link at right.
"A Book of Bees" Sue Hubbell :: A delightful peek into the seasons of a beekeeper's life. A Christmas present from Erik (I eventually want to keep bees).
"New Yorker Magazine" March 2004 issue :: Making Movies. Particularly insightful interview with Quentin Tarantino about "Kill Bill". I liked the movie better after reading this.
"Miss Wyoming" Douglas Coupland :: From the author of "Generation X", a terrific novel (love story) that speaks to my generation with pop culture references and mixed emotions.
"The Passion" Jeanette Winterson :: Not my favorite one of her novels (too much passion, practically bleeding), but I keep thinking about one concept she imparts -- the idea (and necessity) of basking. I've been doing a lot of it on this trip.
"Who Magazine" Various issues :: an Aussie star tabliod. Mostly news about American stars. Great fun.
"Cosmo" and "Cleo" Magazines :: Various issues :: Aussie glamour rags. Not so great.
"No Logo" Naomi Klein :: Everyone in the world should read this book. Interesting history of branding and its importance in the business world, (some of the) effects of globalism (like job flight and sweatshops), and a look at the subsequent rise of anti-corporate attitudes and a resurgent demand for unbranded public space. Long but extremely well-written and documented.
(currently) "The Shipping News" Annie Proulx :: Delightful character-driven fiction. I'm lost in Newfoundland even though my body is in Hong Kong.
Because I enjoyed reading Katie's maternity leave reading list, I thought I'd post my own travel reading list. If you want to see hers, click on the Katie Bowler link at right.
"A Book of Bees" Sue Hubbell :: A delightful peek into the seasons of a beekeeper's life. A Christmas present from Erik (I eventually want to keep bees).
"New Yorker Magazine" March 2004 issue :: Making Movies. Particularly insightful interview with Quentin Tarantino about "Kill Bill". I liked the movie better after reading this.
"Miss Wyoming" Douglas Coupland :: From the author of "Generation X", a terrific novel (love story) that speaks to my generation with pop culture references and mixed emotions.
"The Passion" Jeanette Winterson :: Not my favorite one of her novels (too much passion, practically bleeding), but I keep thinking about one concept she imparts -- the idea (and necessity) of basking. I've been doing a lot of it on this trip.
"Who Magazine" Various issues :: an Aussie star tabliod. Mostly news about American stars. Great fun.
"Cosmo" and "Cleo" Magazines :: Various issues :: Aussie glamour rags. Not so great.
"No Logo" Naomi Klein :: Everyone in the world should read this book. Interesting history of branding and its importance in the business world, (some of the) effects of globalism (like job flight and sweatshops), and a look at the subsequent rise of anti-corporate attitudes and a resurgent demand for unbranded public space. Long but extremely well-written and documented.
(currently) "The Shipping News" Annie Proulx :: Delightful character-driven fiction. I'm lost in Newfoundland even though my body is in Hong Kong.
