Alexandra Bogdanovic's Blog: That's life... - Posts Tagged "classifications"

Here's an interesting question. If, as the saying goes, you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, should you judge someone by what's on his or her bookshelf?
Think about it.
What does your reading list, or home library say about you? Certainly it reflects your interests. Obviously it reflects your taste in literature. Depending on what's on it, it could also provide some insight into your level of education, political leanings and religious beliefs -- not that any of that is anyone's business, or anything.
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying you should hide your reading list, or do background checks before granting anyone access to your e-reader. There is no vast conspiracy afoot -- that I'm aware of anyhow.
This is really just a stream of consciousness about an idea that recently crossed my mind. I mean, hell, there's a label, classification and category for everyone and everything these days. If you watch CNN, you're a liberal. If you watch FOX News, you're a conservative. If you read the New York Times, you're a liberal. If you read the Washington Times.... well, you get the picture.
Personally, I read for fun. I read to relax. And I read in order to learn something new...
With that in mind, here's what's on my reading list:
- Bones to Ashes by Kathy Reichs
- Nipped in the Bud, Not in the Butt: How to Use Mediation to Resolve Conflicts over Animals by Debra Vey Voda-Hamilton
- The Unperfect Society: Beyond the New Class by Milovan Djilas
Make of it what you will...
Until next time, "That's life..."