Books

Since 1987 I've tried to keep a record of books I've read in little yellow notepads, along with brief comments about each book. I haven't been totally consistent, and I even noted in the margins things like "stopped keeping records!" I listed the titles as far back as 1996 up to the present (right column of this blog). 

I'll add the earlier books later. 

It's amazing, the things I've forgotten. I can't even remember reading some of these titles. 

Oh well. Yay for keeping records, I guess. 

My mini book reviews from 1987 - present

Unlearning to Read

Interesting article in the LA Times about books/publishing/digital books and the changing face of "reading." 

I see it all happening and marvel, but I'm also (naturally) resistant to change. 

I see the inevitability of it all but share the concern of those who see the dwindling attention-span of the you-tube generation. 

I meet these kids in my English classes and force them to sit and read long uninterrupted blocks of words (reference to funny Onion satire). 

But am I fighting a losing battle?

"Electronic Reading Devices are Transforming the Concept of a Book,"  by Alex Pham and David Sarno Los Angeles Times (July 18, 2010)