Books and Movies

One of the things I will try to do is drop a quick blog when I finish a book or watch a movie, two of the things I enjoy doing; reading and watching movies.
As my first review will be about a book I will tell you a bit about my reading history. I love just about any kind of book.

I started out reading Science Fiction books in Jr. High. I remember I eventually had to go to the public library because I had read every single Sci-Fi book in the school library. My favorite Sci-Fi author would have to be Robert A. Heinlein (Stranger in a Strange Land, Moon is a Harsh Mistress, Starship Troopers (excellent book-HORRABLE movie, completely incomparable)). I’ve also read some of L. Ron Hubbard, and really enjoyed them. He is actually a very comedic author, which I find to be ironic as he invented Scientology.

From there I found a book, Jonathan Livingston Seagull, by Richard Bach in my father’s room and ready that. Completely blew my mind! I quickly started reading more of Bach and have enjoyed everyone. My top two books in the world would have to be Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Illusions, both by Bach.

I’ve read quite a bit of Stephen King, although not so much of his hard core horror. I added The Stand to my list of favorite books.

To complete my list of favorite authors and books I will have to mention Stephen Hawking and A Brief History of Time. Stephen Hawking has to be one of my top all time heroes. He is an amazing person and A Brief History of Time boggled my mind in a way I cannot explain.

I’ve read a few of the general popular authors, Dean Koonts, Robert Ludlum, Tom Clancy and others. All excellent writers in their areas.

When I pick a book I make a decision, am I looking for a deep, hard read, or an easy light read. I will note this when I write my review of a book. I enjoy both types of books, deep or light, depending on my mood or what/where I am at. Light books are great for reading a couple of pages a week, or when flying on an airplane. Deep, hard reads take more effort, however they have a greater effect on my life.

Anyhow, on to my first real review....