Let me offer up a list of books that are on my mind lately as a substitute
for some "real blogging":

• The
  Middle Mind : Why Americans Don't Think for Themselves (whose author Curtis
  White spoke at Cody's Books tonight)
• The
  Geography of Thought : How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why
• Book
  of My Nights: Poems
• The
  5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers : The Guide for Achieving Success and
  Satisfaction
• Churches
  That Make a Difference: Reaching Your Community With Good News and Good Works
• Chinese
  Americans and Their Immigrant Parents: Conflict, Identity, and Values