February 27, 2011
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Books That Everybody Should Read (pt. 2)
Nineteen Eighty-Four (1984) - George Orwell
Brave New World - Aldous Huxley
Genre: Dystopia (Fiction)
I recommend both of these books for more or less the same reason: they represent the end of a slippery slope argument for both ends of America's political spectrum. On the right you have 1984, a world where national security takes higher precedence than privacy, and national pride is mandatory. On the left is Brave New World where science and government strength have made all people equally happy without care for morals of the past or one's individuality. Reading both of these, hopefully, would encourage people to look beyond political slippery slopes and at what's actually realistic.It's Not News, It's FARK – Drew Curtis
Genre: Non-Fiction
I realize that Fark is nothing more than a comedic news aggregation, but this book is more than that. The author sets out to expose some of the news media's subtle tricks to keep the public distracted and keep their ratings high. From spewing the same seasonal articles year after year to giving equal time to celebrities with opinions, this book nails them perfectly. You can never watch the news the same way again.Persepolis – Marjane Satrapi
Genre: Graphic Novel
This is just an amazing comic that is and is not about the Iranian Revolution. It doesn't go deep into the whys and hows of the mess; instead, it focuses on a little girl's life under a strict religious regime and what occurred when she was finally able to leave. The art style isn't complex, but then it doesn't need to be. It's a wonderful story that just makes you think.Money Secrets – Dave Barry
Genre: Humour
Dave Barry books are boss.
