I'm starting a new meme: post a picture (or pictures) of your bookcase so others can clearly see what you have you your shelf and invite people to ask you why you chose to add that book to your collection.

Almost without exception, all the books pictured here are to be read.


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On Independence Day, I finished both Atlas Shrugged and James May's 20th Century. The first should need no explanation, the second is a look at inventions that were either invented or came to fruition in the 20th century. In short it is a praise of free men being free to think and profit from their abilities. It's the best $5 you'll ever spend; it ( Read more... )