Books by author: Aldous Huxley

Another good one. This didn't get nearly as dark in tone as 1984 but it was a quick and enjoyable read. I love the idea that there is a tiny core of people who run the world and keep the rest of us "happy" with technology, drugs, and sex. Not far from the truth, IMHO.

I was interested in this because Huxley's progression through religious thought seemed to be similar to mine. In a nutshell, we both completely rejected organized religions, then called ourselves atheists, and later realized we were agnostic. I still reject organized religion, but I have strong beliefs about morality and philosophy, thus Huxley's thinking and writing appeal to me.