Who's a Book Worm Around Here?

[JoStream]

I love reading books, although I don't get much time to do that. Currently going through Brave New World again. It's a very pessimistic view of the future, but like in 1984, the signs that the near future will increasingly have Orwellian features are there :(

Arthur Huxley, the author of Brave New World, has a slightly different vision of future society than Orwell. Yet both see a sacrifice of moral values necessary for global social stability.

If you ever come across any of these books they are worth the read. You may actually find a few version online, but most people prefer hard copy when reading books :)

[EIR Loe.307]

I have read a few books here and there. I have a short attention span sometimes so it's hard for e to sit and read. That and all the distractions.

I like some of Chuck Palahniuk's books. (He wrote the movie "Fight Club") Fight Club was a good book, but I really liked Choke. Choke was about a guy that dropped out of med school to help pay for his mothers long term care bills and would go to classy resturaunts and pretend to choke on food so someone would "save him" and then they would hear his story and send him $$. There is a lot more to it but it is a very odd and entertaining book. I don;t read much and I couldn't put it down. His book Survivor was good as well.

I'm gearing up to read "The Universe In a Single Atom" by the Dalai Lama and I need to finish "The Quantum World" (about quantum physics). I need to re-read 1984 as it's been a while. That was one of my favorites.

[Harakimi]

I read about 2-3 books per month. I love reading and I'm pretty fast reader also. Now I'm with Robert Ludlum's The Scorpio Illusion. Before that I read The Godfather, before that 3 books by Finnish authors. Before those Leon Uris' Hadzi and before that another Ludlum book...So I read all the time :D

[saltysurprise]

I figure the 8,000+ some posts I've read in my tenure here is the equivelent to 4 books:lol:

No but seriously. I only have time to read a few a year. A couple that really stick out in my mind that I've read relatively recently were... *drum roll....*

Geralds Game by Stephen King. It's SK, nuff said:lol: GREAT BOOK! If ya wanna know more, ask or look it up yourself. It's not a PG book:wonder: :star::star::star::star:

And John Grisham's 'An Innocent Man', (true story) about a fellow who had hopes of being a pro baseball pitcher, but had some serious mental problems and was on death row for a murder he didn't commit, and the atrocities he endured because of a flawed Judicial system and a prosecuting attorney you'd swear you wanted to punch in the face due to his arrogance and ineptness. This book really made me mad. Terrific read:star::star::star::star:1/2

[Ryan]

I usually read a couple of books a month. But they are usually assigned reading as I'm a History major. The bright spot is I occasionally get to read an actual book, rather than a text book.

I just finished a book called Darkness at Noon by Arthur Koestler, about Stalins purges for my 20th Century class. And a couple of books written by explorers in New Spain in the 1500's. Great stuff.:thumbsup:

[EIR Loe.307]

Do "Graphic Novels" count??

[saltysurprise]

Do "Graphic Novels" count??

I dunno, does the new issue of MAXIM count:rolleyes::lol: No! Unless it's a good one;):lol: Knock yourself out.

[EIR Loe.307]

I dunno, does the new issue of MAXIM count:rolleyes::lol: No! Unless it's a good one;):lol: Knock yourself out.

Hey, Spawn, Defiance, and that other one I can't remember the name of (30 days of night's sequal) are pretty good.

[Driverdb]

I rarely read nowadays, but when I do I just don't stop. :lol:

Lately I seem to have a rule of not reading anything unless it's by the Norwegian author Erlend Loe. This fortunately (reading takes too much time) limits my reading as he's not been super productive. :D

I don't think there's been that many of his books translated in English but his best one "Naiv. Super." is. I just love his way of writing with very short sentences. And he's funny as hell too. :)

The book's about a 25 year old guy who after losing a game of croquet to his brother has some sort of a breakdown. He quits his studies at the university and moves into his brother's flat while his brother is out of the country on business. There he starts to ponder about time (which he has issues with) and space (which he doesn't have any problems with). He then buys himself a red ball and a bultbräda (don't know the English word... it's the toy in the attached pitcure. ;)) and travels to New York to get everything back in perspective again.

[Harakimi]

Erlend Loe! God damnit for a moment I was wondering that humm....Naiv Super...Then I figured out that it must be "supernaiivi" in finnish and after I read your description I remembered the book and found out that it's in my bookshelf. :lol: I also have "Fakta om Finland" (facts about finland) and "Volvo lastvagnar" (volvo trucks).

They are pretty easy reading, sometimes it looks like they are written by some 15 year old. :lol::lol:. Reminds me somehow about finnish author Jari Tervo.

[Driverdb]

They are pretty easy reading, sometimes it looks like they are written by some 15 year old. :lol::lol:

That's what I love about his writing. Simple, but at the same time extremely clever. :)

[Ryan]

He then buys himself a red ball and a bultbräda (don't know the English word... it's the toy in the attached pitcure. ;))

I have no idea what that is.

I'm currently slogging my way through a book called inside "Inside Nazi Germany". It's a look at everyday life in 1930's Germany. I'm reading it for my European History: 1900-1945 class.

It's a real cooker.:rolleyes:

[DarkLord]

I m a book worm...

If i m not working or not on net then i m reading a book...

I hv read works of John Grisham, Michael Chrichton, Robin Cook, JKRowling (Harry Potter Series), Nelson Demille, JRR Tolkien (Lord of the rings)

Can anyone suggest a good fantasy/sci fi book...

[JoStream]

I hv read works of John Grisham, Michael Chrichton, Robin Cook, JKRowling (Harry Potter Series), Nelson Demille, JRR Tolkien (Lord of the rings)

Can anyone suggest a good fantasy/sci fi book...

The Potter and Tolkien works never clicked with me. I'm not a big fan of sci-fi literature. Now that I look at my shelves, I don't have a single book that could really be classified as such :rolleyes:

[Ryan]

Now that my exams are over I have some time to do some reading of my own.

I found my copy of Lev Tolstoy's War & Peace in the basement and I think I'll give that another go. I should be done by the rapture.

[Super Aguri]

At the minute I am reading this

It is a very good read.:)

[EIR Loe.307]

I've been slowly reading the US Constitution. Yeaaaa!! I've never really sat down to read it and now that I'm older I understand it alot more than I did in grade school. We have an election coming up for 2008 and I'm brushing up. So exciting huh? My next book should be "The Universe in a Single Atom" by the Dahli Lama.

[JoStream]

I've been slowly reading the US Constitution. Yeaaaa!!

You're doing much more than you're supposed to :lol:. American democracy assumes that the people are incapable to taking political decisions. Out of some reason they leave the most important decision of choosing a leader to those very people :rolleyes:

In Switzerland we have referendums all the time. They ask us whether we should buy planes or join the EU for example. Even if you do not know much about the pros and cons, you get it all in a booklet so you can make an informed decision :cool:

[emmabro]

read geralds game a few years ago and to me you can't beat Stephen king:D ...
love John Grisham just finished the Runaway Jury....
can't beat a good Dan Brown (he's meant to have a new one out soon !)
also Robert Harris "Imperium" almost finished that (love Rome so it's my kinda book:))
now as for these so called "picture" novels :rolleyes:

does the Latest "Hot Firemen" calender count:lol::o;);)

Xxem

[saltysurprise]

read geralds game a few years ago and to me you can't beat Stephen king:D ...
love John Grisham just finished the Runaway Jury....


Ain't that book a trip!?!?! :eek: I haven't read Geralds Game in a few years either. I should do that again. It's really one of those books where you get 3 pages in and you can't put it down. Not gory or violent really, but what a mind eff!!

now as for these so called "picture" novels :rolleyes:

does the Latest "Hot Firemen" calender count:lol::o;);)

Xxem

What ever floats your boat baby;) In that case, the Victoria's Secret catalog is fine literature:lol:

[EIR Loe.307]

Currently reading "World War Z" by Max Brooks. An Oral History of the Zombie War. So far so good.

[DanicaRules]

Currently reading "World War Z" by Max Brooks. An Oral History of the Zombie War. So far so good.
Zombies again..;):lol:

The last book Ive read was... Crossing The Line by Danica Patrick.:D

[Harakimi]

I'm reading a book by finnish author Reijo Mäki. It tells about a private detective who is so NOT like James Bond. He has money problems, gets his *** kicken, bad luck with women, he has constant hangovers and he drives bad cars. They have made 2 movies based on books here and both those, aswell the books are hilarious and very well written. Driverdb if you enjoy swedish detective movies, I suggest you to get hands on Vares stuff! ;)

I don't know if they have made any translations to books but I recommend to get them immedietaly if you see those Reijo Mäki's - "Vares" (detectives name is Jukka Vares) books. Atleast dvd's should have subtitles. :thumbsup:

I have 5 out of total 28 of those books and both dvd's. :)

[Ryan]

I'm reading a book by finnish author Reijo Mäki. It tells about a private detective who is so NOT like James Bond. He has money problems, gets his *** kicken, bad luck with women, he has constant hangovers and he drives bad cars. They have made 2 movies based on books here and both those, aswell the books are hilarious and very well written. Driverdb if you enjoy swedish detective movies, I suggest you to get hands on Vares stuff! ;)

I don't know if they have made any translations to books but I recommend to get them immedietaly if you see those Reijo Mäki's - "Vares" (detectives name is Jukka Vares) books. Atleast dvd's should have subtitles. :thumbsup:

I have 5 out of total 28 of those books and both dvd's. :)

Sounds like Lt. Columbo.:D

[EIR Loe.307]

Zombies again..;):lol:

The last book Ive read was... Crossing The Line by Danica Patrick.:D

Next book is Max Brooks "Zombie Survival Guide" :lol::lol:

All for research mind you. ;):rolleyes:

[DarkLord]

reading death on the nile by agatha christie

[DanicaRules]

I have just started reading the book..

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and William Danko.

Its not a novel or fiction but a financial truth book. Ive been brushing up on finances, money, and wealth. Some eye opening information.

[saltysurprise]

I have just started reading the book..

The Millionaire Next Door by Thomas Stanley and William Danko.

Its not a novel or fiction but a financial truth book. Ive been brushing up on finances, money, and wealth. Some eye opening information.

You should have a look at Robert Kiyosaki's book, 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad', What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Financial responsibility is something they don't teach enough of in schools. If parents aren't all that bright about finances, how on earth are children going to learn to be smart with their money.

[DanicaRules]

You should have a look at Robert Kiyosaki's book, 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad', What the Rich Teach Their Kids about Money - That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!

Financial responsibility is something they don't teach enough of in schools. If parents aren't all that bright about finances, how on earth are children going to learn to be smart with their money.

Ive heard about his books. He used to have infomercials out on TV. I may have to get that one too. Always seemed intriguing.

Its just mind boggling how the credit industry operates.:wonder:

[Driverdb]

Driverdb if you enjoy swedish detective movies, I suggest you to get hands on Vares stuff! ;)

I'll keep my eyes open! :)

[EIR Loe.307]

I also read rich dad poor dad. I liked it but really the messege is simple. Make you money do the work and have your money make money. Now how you do that is another story. The book will get you wanting to buy and sell real estate so be warned. In a few years when the housing market really tanks you will be able to buy and hold a few homes (assuming a few other variables) and then when the market comes back be able to sell them for a nice profit. One good move would be to save as much $$ as possible and move to Costa Rica where the cost of living is DRAMATICALLY less. :lol:

[angelamia]

I also read rich dad poor dad. I liked it but really the messege is simple. Make you money do the work and have your money make money. Now how you do that is another story. The book will get you wanting to buy and sell real estate so be warned.
ah, that explains why my 22yearold roommate is looking into real estate... he loves that book

[EIR Loe.307]

ah, that explains why my 22yearold roommate is looking into real estate... he loves that book

Tell your roommate to wait 6 months to a year. The housing market will go down but there will start to be cheap houses coming avail. to "flip." If you're looking for an investment that is. If you're looking for a home to live in now is not so bad.