Uglies is the first of a trilogy by Scott Westerfeld which I've read before. I enjoyed the audio-performance, especially since the main characters name, Tally, is pronounced almost the same way as mine.
Past Mortem is another I've read before, though this time it was as an audiobook. The performance wasn't particularly noteworthy, which at least means it wasn't bad. I wish I could get Dead Famous as an audiobook.
Finally, Foodist. It's another one of those books which begins by declaiming all diets and then suggesting new food rules which are totally a lifestyle change and completely distinguishable from a diet. In fairness, this is one of the better ones. Most of what I took from it was "buy good ingredients", "make your plate at least half vegetables" and to have some "home court" habits which will work to maintain your weight when everything else goes crazy. Mine is mostly walking; I've found if I walk more than 15,000 steps a day I consistently lose weight. I imagine 10,000 per day would be suitable for maintaining a low weight. I'm also trying to eat more vegetables and go to farmer's markets, and I've found a local bakery where they actually mix up the dough, don't add any preservatives or e-numbers, and just go ahead and bake it right there. It tastes amazing. I'm also trying to chew each mouthful 20-25 times, which I find does help me to appreciate food more and to notice when I'm full sooner.
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