Books - Page 8

Giantsfan1080 · 11-17-2009, 05:37 PM

Has anyone ever ready any of Edward Rutherford's novels?

A Perfect Score · 11-18-2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Staubach12

Funny, I'm reading this:

Hooray Kurt Vonnegut!

I think Breakfast of Champions might be his best book. Personal opinion, but its awesome

tjsunstein · 12-21-2009, 10:00 AM

This thread needs to be revived. I'm just getting into Kurt Vonnegut's novels due to this thread.

ElectricEye · 12-21-2009, 10:50 AM

Just finished this.

Next up is this, I think.

diabsoule · 12-21-2009, 11:09 AM

I'm currently reading:

in all it's 1100+ page glory.

Whistler6 · 12-21-2009, 01:19 PM

Don't skip The Windup Girl. You won't be disappointed. The pace isn't all that quick, but it starts off interesting and keeps you until the end. It's one of my favorite Science Fiction novels.

I'm not sure why, but post-globalisation type worlds always entertain me. You get to see different events unfold from the eyes and views of all sorts of different characters. Definitely check it out.

Brent · 12-21-2009, 02:43 PM

this is what the kids in the 10th grade class I am doing student teaching in will be reading:

As I Lay Dying, In Cold Blood and The Joy Luck Club

So, I'll have to read all those in the coming weeks.

Rob S · 12-21-2009, 03:35 PM

I have a monster 10.5 hr flight to Egypt coming up, I need a few book recs.

Something not too hard to read and entertaining, but still good and not just strictly a page turner with little depth.

CashmoneyDrew · 12-21-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob S

I have a monster 10.5 hr flight to Egypt coming up, I need a few book recs.

Something not too hard to read and entertaining, but still good and not just strictly a page turner with little depth.

Curious George fo sho.

I'm thinking about getting Meat Market and The Blind Side for Christmas.

Twiddler · 12-21-2009, 04:07 PM

I know I'm late but I just started reading this:

******* hilarious.

Brent · 12-21-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Twiddler

I know I'm late but I just started reading this

If by little you mean 5 years, yes.

Twiddler · 12-21-2009, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

If by little you mean 5 years, yes.

Never said little.

Shiver · 12-21-2009, 04:29 PM

I am currently reading Lord of the Flies.

themaninblack · 12-21-2009, 04:58 PM

I would like to read something during this break, any recommendations?

tjsunstein · 12-21-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by themaninblack

I would like to read something during this break, any recommendations?

Based on this thread:
Scar Tissue – Anthony Kiedis
I hope they serve beer in hell – Tucker Max
Naked Pictures of Famous People – Jon Stewart
Meat Market – Bruce Feldman
The Road – Cormac McCarthy
Think and Grow Rich – Napoleon Hill
Girlfriend In A Coma – Douglas Coupland
Pop – Gordon Korman
Less than Zero – Bret Easton Ellis
American Psycho – Bret Easton Ellis
The Rules of Attraction – Bret Easton Ellis
Beat the Reaper – Josh Bazell
The Housing Boom and Bust – Thomas Sowell
Freakonomics/ Super Freakonomics – Steven D. Levitt
Anything by Kurt Vonnegut

And that isn't even all of them. Just some I jotted down.

BufFan71 · 12-21-2009, 05:57 PM

just bought

Bretheren
Crusader
Fall of the Templars

Shiver · 12-21-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by themaninblack

I would like to read something during this break, any recommendations?

Into Thin Air - Jon Krakauer

A fantastic read about the 1996 Mt. Everest disaster. First-hand storytelling about what happened and also an psychoanalysis of what makes a man want to climb into the "Death Zone" at 20,000+ feet.

Freakonomics & Superfreakonomics - Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner

Economical analysis of society, often to a contrary counterpoint to accepted common wisdom. What do prostitudes have in common with department store Santa Clauses'? Did legalized Abortion end the crime wave? Why are real estate agents like the KKK? Etc.

Einstein: His Life and Universe - Walter Isaacson

While it does touch on his revolutionary science, this narrative masterpiece really brings this once in a lifetime figure to life. A vivid portrayal of the 20th century's most famous and influential man.

RoyHall#1 · 12-21-2009, 07:25 PM

I have recently read:

The Godfather by Mario Puzo
Nine Stories by JD Salinger
Franny and Zooey by JD Salinger

and Ender's Game and Shadow by Orson Scott Card. All fantastic.

Nalej · 12-21-2009, 07:42 PM

Reading: The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

Read: Down these Mean streets by Piri Thomas... again. Great book.

A Perfect Score · 12-21-2009, 07:45 PM

**** Dan Brown. God damn him straight to hell.

Whistler6 · 12-21-2009, 07:59 PM

If anyone's looking for something easy and nonfiction to read, both I Only Roast The Ones I Love by Jeffrey Ross and Official Book Club Selection by Kathy Griffin are pretty hilarious.

Usually a fan of sci fi and whatnot, but these are solid in my opinion for a change of pace.

JeffSamardzijaIRISH · 12-21-2009, 10:40 PM

Sports autobiography's from decently intelligent people are my favorite books to read. Especially if you're a fan of tennis, James Blake, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi's autobiographies are all good. Tedi Bruschi's autobiography is good as well.

Chucky · 12-21-2009, 10:58 PM

Went to Chapters and bought some books today for the break:

End the Fed by Ron Paul

The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons

and I am finally going to read

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

ElectricEye · 12-21-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Whistler6

Don't skip The Windup Girl. You won't be disappointed. The pace isn't all that quick, but it starts off interesting and keeps you until the end. It's one of my favorite Science Fiction novels.

I'm not sure why, but post-globalisation type worlds always entertain me. You get to see different events unfold from the eyes and views of all sorts of different characters. Definitely check it out.

This is what I've heard from everyone. Know I got a Borders giftcard coming up for Christmas. I'll be sure to pick this one up now.

Whistler6 · 12-21-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chucky

Went to Chapters and bought some books today for the break:

End the Fed by Ron Paul

The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons

and I am finally going to read

The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

I read the entire The Book of Basketball in about 5 days and wasn't sure whether I had actually sat and read the book or just woken up from a drug-induced bender.

I place the NFL, competitive eating, and paint drying ahead of the likes of the NBA (uhh Bucks fan)...Yet I love Bill Simmons writing so much, anything written by him is solid.

Best players of all time, how to build a franchise, testicle references, and pop culture, holy crap is the book funny. It's actually a good book to put next to the toilet and pick up for 20 minutes every day while your doing your business. If you liked his first one, you'll like it. And I hate the Red Sox.