Garcon

I'll tell you why I read. It's been said that our reading memory retention is less than 10% (to be honest, mine might be closer to 5%). Still, in defense of what appears to be a negative, I offer the following quote, "Now and then I come across a passage, perhaps only a phrase, which has a meaning for me, and it becomes part of me." (W. Somerset... more »

I'll tell you why I read. It's been said that our reading memory retention is less than 10% (to be honest, mine might be closer to 5%). Still, in defense of what appears to be a negative, I offer the following quote, "Now and then I come across a passage, perhaps only a phrase, which has a meaning for me, and it becomes part of me." (W. Somerset Maugham)

My reading preference ranges from non fiction and turn of the century history, to memoirs, travel and adventure writing. I love great fiction... but it better be really unique. I also enjoy the intensity of a compact short story and the raw truth found in the emotional banter of a great contemporary play.

I would like to be part of a meaningful exchange targeting one of the books I have recently read. I would also like to find a few select readers with similar profiles that I can trust for quality references. I'd be happy to return the favor. After every book I read, I write a short informal review. I invite you to pick one of your favorite books from my shelf, read my review and start zinging me. I'll promise to return the favor. All my best, Dave « less