Three books I've read recently
Crunchy Cons: How Birkenstocked Burkeans, gun-loving organic gardeners, evangelical free-range farmers, hip homeschooling mamas, right-wing nature lovers, and their diverse tribe of countercultural conservatives plan to save America (or at least the Republican Party) (Hardcover) - The first political book I've ever read, this book is about the growing number of morally conservative, yet socially liberal people, and how they are influencing politics. I really enjoyed this book and pretty much agreed with everything said. I don't know if it's buy worthy yet, but I probably will read it again in the future.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity - My new obsession. I've tried a host of other organizational methods before, and this one seems to be the one for me. There is a pretty big following to the GTD method, so if you google it or read Lifehacker you will be able to learn more about the book without actually buying it. Best tip gleaned - write everything down that comes through your head - e-ver-y-thing. When you have something to do, it will bounce around your head a million times a day and clutter up your thoughts. But if you write it down then your mind is free and clear to think about other things. Of course you have to look at your notes (once per week he recommends) so you do the things you want to do. The first time I did this I had 2.5 pages of stuff, but now it's just a few things every day or so.
I talk about this book so often that Brent sings a little theme song every time I bring it up.....
Eldest (sequel to Eragon) - I read very little fiction, but this one I've been waiting for at the library for months. I haven't actually read it yet, but it's going with me on a road trip and will be the first thing I do there. It's a fantasy book about a boy who finds a dragon's egg which a lot of other people are looking for too. He becomes bound to the dragon, which gives him magical powers and a price on his head. It's a Young Adults book, so an easy read, but very entertaining. And, if you don't get around to it, the first book is coming to movie in a few months.
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress Free Productivity - My new obsession. I've tried a host of other organizational methods before, and this one seems to be the one for me. There is a pretty big following to the GTD method, so if you google it or read Lifehacker you will be able to learn more about the book without actually buying it. Best tip gleaned - write everything down that comes through your head - e-ver-y-thing. When you have something to do, it will bounce around your head a million times a day and clutter up your thoughts. But if you write it down then your mind is free and clear to think about other things. Of course you have to look at your notes (once per week he recommends) so you do the things you want to do. The first time I did this I had 2.5 pages of stuff, but now it's just a few things every day or so.
I talk about this book so often that Brent sings a little theme song every time I bring it up.....
Eldest (sequel to Eragon) - I read very little fiction, but this one I've been waiting for at the library for months. I haven't actually read it yet, but it's going with me on a road trip and will be the first thing I do there. It's a fantasy book about a boy who finds a dragon's egg which a lot of other people are looking for too. He becomes bound to the dragon, which gives him magical powers and a price on his head. It's a Young Adults book, so an easy read, but very entertaining. And, if you don't get around to it, the first book is coming to movie in a few months.
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