ext_173286 ([identity profile] sierra-nevada.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] judith_s 2006-07-30 10:47 am (UTC)

Well, lately ...

Liar's Poker by Michael Lewis

Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain

Fast Food Nation by Eric Schlosser

The first two are "slice of life" books, written about industries that I have never been inside, and both are a good read. The third is very interesting ...

I'll echo the recommendation for The Moon is a Harsh Mistress while I'm at it. I wonder how many libertarians read Heinlein in their youth?

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