I just finished reading a book called The Lost City of Z written by David Grann. The read is a non-fiction story based on the legendary British explorer Percy Fawcett who in 1925, along with his son, disappeared deep in the Amazon jungle while searching for a fabled civilization that he referred to as Z. I would highly recommend this book if you like to read about adventure & survival.
Regardless of what I am reading, in order to really enjoy a book, the author has to have the ability to paint a picture so vividly and profoundly that I cant help but imagine myself right there, at that very moment that is being described. It is better than watching a movie (why is that?) and the next best thing than actually being there. Perhaps this is because when watching movies we are experiencing sensory overload and things are always dynamic and fluid. We miss the tiny details that when reading tune up the story. Books=details while movies=the big picture (no pun intended)
I enjoy watching movies but its refreshing to know that despite all of the technological advances and special effects, nothing beats a good book.
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