Member waisel

Major Topic Areas (from memory, since most of my books are still packed): FICTION (science fiction, mystery, modern, classics). SCIENCE (physics[especially cosmology], evolution, information science & artificial intelligence). MATH (everything from calculus texts to Rucker's Mind Tools). PHILOSOPHY (heavy on analytical philosophy). MUSIC (history and theory). RELIGION (history and philosophy of, esp Judaism, Hinduism, ancient religions). ART HISTORY. FINE ARTS (painting, drawing). CRAFTS (origami, knitting, quilting, embroidery).

Selected Favorite Books: Curious George, Garner's American Usage, anything published by Bihar Yoga Trust, Mr. Tompkins in Wonderland, Google Hacks, The Diamond Age, Ender's Game (will revisit after library boxes unpacked)

Other Authors of Interest: Paul Davies, Julian Jaynes, Ray Kurzweil, Harry Turtledove, Martin van Creveld

Favorite Activities (besides reading): Yoga (Satyananda), Argentine Tango, Oriental brush painting, gardening, walking/running, target practice.

Least Favorite Activities That Many Other People Seem To Enjoy: cooking, shopping, "networking," anything to do with Facebook.

Favorite Young Adult Authors: Nancy Farmer, Philip Pullman, CS Lewis, Judy Blume, Louisa May Alcott, Louise Fitzhugh.