Civilization and its Discontents by Sigmund Freud [Book Thoughts]

A bit complex as an introduction to Freud but Civilization and its Discontents is a great look into his theories.

-Imran

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Civilization and its Discontents by Sigmund Freud

Ragnarok: The End of the Gods by A.S. Byatt [Book Thoughts]

Not bad, but if you're looking for something suitably epic and mythical you could probably do better than Ragnarok.

-Imran

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Ragnarok: The End of the Gods by A.S. Byatt

An African Millionaire by Grant Allen [Book Thoughts]

The contrast between Charles and Colonel Clay and the witty schemes make An African Millionaire an entertaining read.
-Imran

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An African Millionaire by Grant Allen

Sex on the Moon by Ben Mezrich [Book Thoughts]

All flash and no substance. Give Sex on the Moon a skip.

-Imran

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Sex on the Moon by Ben Mezrich

I, Robot by Isaac Asimov [Book Thoughts]

I, Robot is gripping, fascinating and intellectually stimulating. It’s easy to read and easy to enjoy.
-Imran

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I, Robot by Isaac Asimov

The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman [Book Thoughts]

An extremely difficult topic handled really well. The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ has some really striking insights hovering beneath the pages.
-Imran

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The Good Man Jesus and the Scoundrel Christ by Philip Pullman

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens [Book Thoughts]

A Christmas Carol is a story worth knowing about but, in my opinion, it hasn't aged as well as many of the other classics.
-Imran

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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett [Book Thoughts]

On the whole, there's nothing deep or complex about The Colour of Magic, but it will keep you entertained for a bit without the need for much investment in the story or the narrative.
-Imran

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The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett

A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix [Book Thoughts]

In short: A Confusion of Princes is typical sci-fi escapist fiction but it’s decent sci-fi escapist fiction. If the premises interests you or if you’re a fan of Nix or the genre, it’s probably worth a read.
-Imran

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A Confusion of Princes by Garth Nix

Black Beauty by Anna Sewell [Book Thoughts]

Light, pleasant and positive, Black Beauty is a great story for any child to read. The themes of animal cruelty are handled admirably.

-Imran

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Black Beauty by Anna Sewell

Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel [Book Thoughts]

Probably the best book I've read all year. Yann Martel is amazing. He's quickly becoming one of my favourite authors.

-Imran

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Beatrice and Virgil by Yann Martel

On the Shortness of Life by Seneca [Book Thoughts]

In the end, On the Shortness of Life is more a book that I am glad to have read but did not particularly enjoy reading. For anyone interested, give the first essay a read, skip the other two.

-Imran

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On the Shortness of Life by Seneca
(Essay compilation)

The Trading Game [Short Fiction]

I wrote this piece a few months ago and submitted it to a literary magazine. Sadly, it was rejected so here it goes. I'd like to think that I've come a long way as a writer since I wrote this and I hope to do a lot better in the future. At the time, I envisioned this one being a middle chapter in a novel.
-Imran

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The Island of Dr Moreau by H.G. Wells [Book Thoughts]

The Island of Dr Moreau is old-school classic science fiction: depth, tension and moral ambiguity. 200 years after publication, it's still easily readable and offers plenty.

-Imran

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The Island of Dr Moreau by H.G. Wells

The Reason You Crave Pizza [Short Fiction]

This piece is me experimenting with writing dialogue that stands on its own. As for the scene itself, it just ocurred to me one day and I thought it might be interesting :P. Enjoy
-Imran

DISCLAIMER: The following piece is purely my own work. It is not associated with Col'Cacchios, any of its branches or any of its employees. Don't sue me please.

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