Let's see, I'm over 40 and I am a lifelong reader. Since my undergrad degree was in modern european history, my non-fiction reading often gravitates to that area. However, wide ranging curiosity leads me to some pretty arcane areas of study sometimes. Gadgets are a favorite subject and since the PC is sort of the ultimate gadget... well, you...more »

Let's see, I'm over 40 and I am a lifelong reader. Since my undergrad degree was in modern european history, my non-fiction reading often gravitates to that area. However, wide ranging curiosity leads me to some pretty arcane areas of study sometimes. Gadgets are a favorite subject and since the PC is sort of the ultimate gadget... well, you get the idea. I still read sci-fi but my favorite modern novelist is Haruku Murakami (in translation), and I'm happy to see there is an active Murakami reading group. Obviously from my shelf, I am deeply into Zen and pertinent neuroscience. I welcome the opinions of others and their recommendations for reading. If we share interests, let's be friends! YO! READ ON! BIBLIOPHILES UNITE! « less