Comments on: What Books are Worth Reading Once Per Year? (2)

By: alexjmann

alexjmann — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 22:16:02 +0000

It's on the to-read list. It's a commitment to the fullest, so I hear.

By: matt

matt — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 21:55:29 +0000

Have you read Infinite Jest by Wallace? I hear that it's epic.

By: alexjmann

alexjmann — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 20:16:02 +0000

It's on the to-read list. It's a commitment to the fullest, so I hear.

By: matt

matt — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 19:55:29 +0000

Have you read Infinite Jest by Wallace? I hear that it's epic.

By: alexjmann

alexjmann — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:14:27 +0000

I've heard other people say that about Art of War before, and same with The Prince. Aidan's justification when we discussed it was the “case study” aspect of the writing, which made it cross applicable.

Agreed on Ignore Everybody. I loved its cynicism, even if I didn't agree with every piece of it.

By: ryanstephens

ryanstephens — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:57:31 +0000

I'll echo Meditations. I re-visit highlighted passages from that book very frequently, but I didn't really acquire as much value from the Art of War (You know I love you Aidan), but I think I could've Googled “Art of War quotes” and gotten all the value I needed. But, I suspect that's why different books resonate with different people. I need to read it again to confirm, but Hugh MacLeod's 'Ignore Everybody,' would likely appear on my list.