So, working a part time job and living at home may not be the most desirable position to be in, but it certainly has perks.  Getting to see my family every day, getting 8 hours of sleep every night, and having time to read…  Here are a couple books I’ve read in the last couple weeks that are more than worth your time!

Better Off: Flipping the Switch on Technology  by Eric Brende

The experiences of an MIT graduate who decided to spend 18 months living in a “Minimite” community with as little technology as possible. It’s a great read, and gives an excellent picture of how technology has changed us, and how a lack of it can be more positive than you might think.  Brende was very good about keeping the location of the community a secret, but I would love love love to go there and do the same thing!

The World Without Us  by Alan Weisman

I’m cheating a little bit here, because I haven’t finished this one quite yet. It is *full* of information, and is taking me a bit longer to read than I usually take to read a book because it takes some time to digest what it’s saying.  It’s excellent so far.  It breaks down, in detail, what would happen if the human race spontaneously disappeared tomorrow. Buyer beware… it is a bit depressing at some parts, but the kind of inspirational depressing that will make you seriously consider your use of plastic.