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Plowing the Dark by Richard Powers is wonderful. It has two stories going on at the same time that are seemingly unconnected, but when you think about it, they merge together perfectly. It is about the future, cyber-creation, war, isolation, and art... especially art. It can be difficult to start, but once you get into the book, it's wonderful. I can't remember the ending of the book. I didn't get it. Perhaps I should read it again.
Thoughts Without a Thinker by Mark Epstien is introducing me to Buddhism. It's an interesting and easy read, discussing the relationship between Buddhism and Psychoanalysis. It may be one of the most pragmatic books I've read, even if it's not fun to write essays on.
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