Who says classics have to be boring? I'm currently reading "King Solomon's Mines" by H. Rider Haggard, a book brimming with action, adventure, and narrow escapes! Basically, it's the original version of Indiana Jones, about an elephant hunter in Africa in the 1800's searching for a friend's brother who got lost while seeking the legendary mines of King Solomon!
At the time this story was told, many hailed it as "the greatest book ever written!" I recommend this short novel; just be prepared for some slight racism reflecting the views of the era, though this is largely mitigated by Haggard's creation of noble, self-sacrificing African characters.
Alright, I'm done ranting. As you can tell, I'm on a one-man quest to rejuvenate reading among our generation. Think I'm succeeding, or is reading a dead art?
Seriously, though. Will leisure-reading have a place in society's future? I'd love to hear some views on this in the comments, though it will likely be a biased survey considering that all of you have taken the time to read this blog, and thus are likely people who enjoy reading.
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