Welcome to the Experiment

First of all, let me make this clear. Anyone can write a post. I hope that each "Contributor" will contribute for the benefit of the group.

"Boyintheframe" hit the nail right on the head. I can go elsewhere to find "the lists" of classic books. I read many of the classics in high school. The read-a-thon continues in college. Like he said, reading those books can be beneficial for their depth and depiction of the human experience.

But this is summer. And what are "summers" really for? In my opinion summers are kind of like Sundays. We take a break from the things that we have to do, to focus on the spiritual things that we (hopefully) want to do. Both realms of projects have value if we let them.

So. Back to the experiment. I want to find those books that still have merit but don't make it on the lists. And who better to ask then my close friends and family?

Now, as you've probably noticed, I've written up several reviews of books that I've read this summer. I'm still waiting for most of my friends and family to do their part. I honestly don't want a senior thesis for every book. I just want a basic synopsis of the book (hopefully without spoilers) and what you thought of it. If the book was fantastic, tell me it was fantastic. If it was terrible, tell me it was terrible. My hope is that we can all find a book or two that we wouldn't have otherwise read. I don't expect life changing events, but hey, if it happens...congrats!

Let's look forward a few years. I fully intend to write up a little review of every book I read from now on. And if everyone was writing? Think of the possibilities!