just finished reading Ender's Game. it's one of the most important things i've ever read, no question about it. right next to Element Zero/State of Decay, and Starship Troopers. and no, the bible is not in my list of important books. i think these beat the shit out of the bible. these books are my holy writ. i sincerely hope one day i can reach the level of talent and wisdom that Orson Scott Card, James Knapp, and Robert A. Heinlein possess. they're as close to living legends (although i'm not actually sure of the health status of Card and Heinlein) as Renard is, and those of you who know me understand what kind of statement that is. although to me it feels fake since i only have one example to back my statement up with. i would also mention Metallica and Bush, but i have no idea who the singers/songwriters are of those bands.


Full list of books and albums i consider my "holy writ": Element Zero, Ender's Game, Starship Troopers, Jarhead, The Black Album, Figurehead, Fallen Angels, Discworld (to a healthily askance degree given its satirical nature), The Revenge of Doctor Q, The Grand Cross, The Sea of Memories, and Golden State. in no particular order. i may have forgotten a few things.