September 2011 Archive

A humorous talk on an initiative to digitize books and learn about culture.

1984 by George Orwell

If you want a terrifying glimpse into the future of mankind, read this book.  Orwell tells a story of a time when citizens are controlled in …

Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

While being sufficiently entertaining enough to read quickly, I did not seem to capture the awe that so many others have when reading this book.  However …

The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli

What intrigues me about this book is that it marked a sharp change in philosophical thinking—making a break from idealism, and instead focusing on realism …

The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

An easy read that took me just short of 2 days to breeze through, I found The Great Gatsby a fun book that …