It never fails...I start a book and then I start three more. I just have to have multiple books in progress at one time. My office has become a library of books that I'm almost finished with, which is why I've decided to highlight a few of the favorites I'm currently reading. Who knows, maybe this post will light a fire under my butt to finish them.
Book #1: The Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan
So if the Wes Anderson-esqe cover didn't draw you in, the story behind it will. Marina Keegan had all the promise a young person could possibly have: She had an internship at The New Yorker lined up, a play to be produced, and a remarkable talent that had already earned her awards and critical acclaim. Then five days after graduating from college, she died in a car accident. Her friends, family and creative writing professors at Yale put this collection together and Marina's spirit comes alive through these pages.
Prepare for Hilton Als to blow your mind (again) with this epic piece of cultural criticism. Hilton's collection of essays explores therness, the commonality of what keeps us apart and what brings us together. From Michael Jackson and Truman Capote to Marshall Mathers, Hilton blends pop culture with confrontational tangents to produce a raw and uninhibited read.
It began with a slight obsession with Lydia's article in The New Yorker. Her innate ability to combine humor and poise while being concise left me craving her short stories. Enter this book - a body of work that explores relatable topics surrounding relationships and regret, while keeping a rather minimalist air to it. It's refreshing succicent and satisfies my appetite for something spectacular.
"Hi, my name is Meredith and I'm a doodler." no but seriously, I love doodling, drawing, note taking and filling up the side margins of things with tons of off the wall thoughts. Therefore, it is no surprise that I had to have this book. Sunni discusses the power of visual thinking and how doodling creates a link between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. This link only enhances a content marketers' creativity and the ability to connect to their target audiences.