steve jobs is dead

:(

I actually meant

to post on this book recommendations list I've been working on for a while now, but I couldn't bear to put it in the same post as the one hailing mr job's death. it just didn't seem proper.

in happier news, though, the list is pretty much completed! i'm having a hard time figuring out how to convey that this is a list targeted AT fantasy readers, not a list of fantasy. i said it in the intro, but i feel like i need a section on how the books were chosen (my rationale, why certain books are not on the list, personal biases etc), so i'm trying to work that out now.

but squidoo is much fun! the point-based system is very motivational. it reminds me a bit of neopets, but with useful things for you to do instead of lame games. either way i'm happy to write about things i actually care about. :)

in other other news, florence is a bit dull. the sculptures and architecture in some places are absolutely amazing, though.