IRB Intro Post: First Marking Period

The IRB I have chosen for the first marking period is called My Kind of Place: Travel Stories from a Woman Who's Been Everywhere by Susan Orlean. She is the author of three other books as well as a writer for The New Yorker. This book is a collection of writings from many different places exploring a variety of topics, from the World Taxidermy Championships in Springfield, Illinois to climbing Mt. Fuji in Japan. I chose this book because I love to travel and I liked the idea of a collection of writings on many different subjects. I think it will be an interesting read for me, potentially giving me insight into places I wish I could go, as well as introducing me to topics I would never be inclined to explore. For example, I would never normally choose to read about taxidermy on my own. However, as part of a larger work, I am willing to give it a try. Susan Orlean's book presents places, people, and events in an unbiased light and I think this book will explore many new ideas in an interesting and engaging way.