Kyle's Staff Picks

I have little interest in non-fiction, but having such a personal interest in Apple I figured this would be an appropriate biography to read. It was truly great, definitely worthy of all the hype and it being a NYT bestseller week after week. So definitely fall in line with the rest of the world and read all about Steve Jobs. I mean, he literally has changed the world, and altered the way we use and perceive computers, phones and technology. You just might learn something from this absolute genius...

What can you really say about Tintin? It is pure comic fun. The recent movie was mind-blowing as it maintained an authentic Tintin vibe the whole time, and instead of just using the computer animation to exploit, well, computer animation's abilities, it simply brought Tintin to life in a way its never been before. The third comic in this set, Secret of the Unicorn, is half the storyline of the film.

John Green truly knows how to write fiction - note that I didn't say Young Adult fiction, but just fiction. Yes, it is written primarily for teens, but his depth of characters, use of symbolism, and a blatant respect for the English language separates it from that genre entirely. His dialogue pushes the story along almost as if it were a screenplay, with believable characters that allow you to reminisce about the 'good old days', and a storyline that is utterly unique and enticing and literally hard to push yourself away from. You should also read his latest The Fault in Our Stars.

Two of the greatest short-stories. Ever. Written by the greatest short-story writer. Franny is my favorite short-story, and I try to read it every few weeks.