All Consuming : Dominic Sagolla

Why I recommend "The Average American Male: A Novel"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Mon, 21 May 2007 19:34:06 GMT

The Average American Male: A Novel

by Chad Kultgen

A fast read, and accurately brings you right into the simple mind of the male animal.

Why I recommend "Version Control with Subversion"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Mon, 03 Apr 2006 20:44:49 GMT

Version Control with Subversion

by C. Michael Pilato

This book is also available for free: Version Control with Subversion.

A story about "AppleScript : The Definitive Guide (Definitive Guides)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 16:48:15 GMT

AppleScript : The Definitive Guide (Definitive Guides)

by Matt Neuburg

I just read in the Notes about the Author that Matt Neuburg majored in Greek at Swarthmore College – my alma mater!

A story about "Paul Moves Out"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 29 Jun 2005 00:30:33 GMT

Paul Moves Out

by Michel Rabagliati

I’m guilty: I read this in the store and didn’t buy it. But it was so compelling, I couldn’t put it down long enough to buy it!

A story about "Reinventing Comics: How Imagination and Technology Are Revolutionizing an Art Form"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 19:07:45 GMT

Reinventing Comics: How Imagination and Technology Are Revolutionizing an Art Form

by Scott McCloud

It’s kindof nice to read in retrospect. :)

A story about "Ender's Game (Ender, Book 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:07 GMT

Ender's Game (Ender, Book 1)

by Orson Scott Card

One of my favorite books of all time. Read it when I was 14.

A story about "The Silmarillion"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:06 GMT

The Silmarillion

by J.R.R. Tolkien

Perhaps even better than the Lord of the Rings trilogy, if that is possible.

A story about "Life of Pi"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:06 GMT

Life of Pi

by Yann Martel

Think about it like an allegory…

A story about "The Dharma Bums"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:04 GMT

The Dharma Bums

by Jack Kerouac

Instant classic.

A story about "Cryptonomicon"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:03 GMT

Cryptonomicon

by Neal Stephenson

This is one of the roses that you’re supposed to stop and smell. A great story that sets the stage for some excellent characters.

A story about "A Confederacy of Dunces (Evergreen Book)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:02 GMT

A Confederacy of Dunces (Evergreen Book)

by John Kennedy Toole

Erik recommended this one – putting it my queue.

A story about "The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer (Bantam Spectra Book)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:02 GMT

The Diamond Age: Or, a Young Lady's Illustrated Primer (Bantam Spectra Book)

by Neal Stephenson

This book is a computer science 101 wrapped up in a fantastic story of a girl and her book.

A story about "Quicksilver (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:01 GMT

Quicksilver (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 1)

by Neal Stephenson

Too good for just one book, the ultimate pre-quel begins in Baroque style. Equal parts education and entertainment.

A story about "Quicksilver (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 1)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:01 GMT

Quicksilver (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 1)

by Neal Stephenson

It hath touched my phant’sy.

A story about "Red Mars (Mars Trilogy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:35:00 GMT

Red Mars (Mars Trilogy)

by Kim Stanley Robinson

I just re-read this one – a nice companion to the data coming back from Spirit and Opportunity.

A story about "Green Mars (Mars Trilogy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:34:59 GMT

Green Mars (Mars Trilogy)

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Areoforming my mind.

A story about "Blue Mars (Mars Trilogy)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:34:59 GMT

Blue Mars (Mars Trilogy)

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Re-reading this to keep me on my toes.

A story about "The Confusion (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 2)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:34:57 GMT

The Confusion (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 2)

by Neal Stephenson

Truly Awe’some in its Scôpe.

A story about "The Confusion (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 2)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:34:57 GMT

The Confusion (The Baroque Cycle, Vol. 2)

by Neal Stephenson

Truly Awe’some in its Scope.

A story about "The Oregon Experiment (Center for Environmental Structure Series)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:34:55 GMT

The Oregon Experiment (Center for Environmental Structure Series)

by Christopher Alexander

Helped me to see the beauty of the University of Oregon during my visit there in June 2004.

A story about "The Years of Rice and Salt"

nobody@allconsuming.net (Dominic Sagolla) — Wed, 15 Jun 2005 22:34:55 GMT

The Years of Rice and Salt

by Kim Stanley Robinson

Borrowed from the Berkeley Public Library – a worthy book, if you often wonder What If…