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cburwell · 05-18-2009, 10:31 PM

Can anyone suggest some good books?

Today was a long one. Work ran late, but I was able to snatch some killer sunset pictures in the park on the way to the gym. Then I get to the gym and in the middle of my workout they tell me I can't work out in a polo (popped collar), cargo shorts, and sandals. Bull**** if you ask me. I like to rock style wherever I go.

Anyway, I was thinking that the perfect end to this day would be to curl up with A GOOD BOOK. Does anyone have any suggestions? I hear sisterhood of the traveling pants is a good read. Maybe something from Oprah's list?

Scapegoat · 05-18-2009, 10:32 PM

Battle Royale, but it'll only last you a few nights b/c its an awesome read

http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Royale-.../dp/156931778X

den9 · 05-18-2009, 10:48 PM

i like books, but is this a joke?

ricky2i5 · 05-18-2009, 11:21 PM

its not about the bike by Lance Armstrong. his autobiography pretty good book, one of my favs.

**TROLL** · 05-18-2009, 11:28 PM

you sound mad, i'm sorry i didnt invite you sweetheart...
but i'm glad you made this thread because it might be a good place to ask for suggestions on how to most effectively waste my time by e-stalking someone...

Oh and since TST has some literary types... I'm in the middle of Rant by Chuck Palahniuk... really interesting style although it took a few chapters to get up to speed.

abrok99 · 05-18-2009, 11:31 PM

fear in loatheing in las vegas, fight club, scar tissue.

Spocknasty · 05-18-2009, 11:33 PM

Harry Potter! That nigga's craaaaazy!

**Alex** · 05-18-2009, 11:36 PM

I've read some good ones at work LOL . Angels & Demons, In To The Wild, I am Legend.

215ek · 05-19-2009, 10:27 AM

i hope they serve beer in hell - by tucker max
only book ive found worth reading in 3 years

db8integra · 05-19-2009, 10:39 AM

Stephen Kings Dark Tower series is good.
Robert Ludlums Bourne series

Ive read a few of the above suggestions, fight club, i am legend, angels and demons, all good.

Ive been meaning to read I hope they serve beer in hell, ive heard good things.

Scapegoat, battle royale is the one that was made into a movie right? on the island? That does look like a good read

Nors · 05-19-2009, 12:42 PM

Mechanics Tale By Steve Matchett - An inside look at being an F1 mechanic in 1980's and 90's
Audacity of Hope - Barack Obama.. Haven't read this yet but have heard its a good read.

**TROLL** · 05-19-2009, 12:59 PM

On The Road by Jack Kerouac... my fav.
Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger... commonly read in HS, but totally good if you haven't read it already.

Scapegoat · 05-19-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 215ek

i hope they serve beer in hell - by tucker max
only book ive found worth reading in 3 years

that must say a lot about a person

**TROLL** · 05-19-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scapegoat

that must say a lot about a person

haha i was kinda thinking that

Rush · 05-19-2009, 01:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by db8integra

Stephen Kings Dark Tower series is good.

Definitely good, but you really have to be a reader to make it through the whole series, with how long it is. If you're a 'just one book at a time' kinda person, I doubt you'd make it through. It's also pretty complicated, and you really have to pay attention to what you're reading to connect all the dots throughout the series.

I'm a fan of everything by Stephen King -- his older stuff moreso than his newer releases.

If you're into sci-fi, psychological-ish stuff and military-ish stuff -- the latter of which I'm really not, which makes it odd that I'm enjoying the book -- I'm currently reading 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card.

One book that I read a long time ago that was really striking to me -- maybe cause I was younger at the time -- was 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry. And another good one is 'Watership Down' by Richard Adams.

215ek · 05-19-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scapegoat

that must say a lot about a person

im not an ignorance douche when it comes to reading, i just cant find interest in books that easily.
when reading in school, it was like i was just reading words, not caring about what thy were saying...
just to clear that up a bit.

and tucker max is a complete asshole, but at the same time i think its funny reading about his "stories"

Renegade_ · 05-19-2009, 01:53 PM

If your into classics; The Sun Also Rises, Hemingway
If you want politics with a spin; Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, Thompson
If you want new age horror/mind****; House of Leaves, Danielewski
If you want some dry humor, with deeper meaning; Hocus Pocus, Vonnegut

There's a few, get to reading.

**TROLL** · 05-19-2009, 02:03 PM

Yeah, I want to give Vonnegut a shot... some have likened Palahniuk's to his.

Renegade_ · 05-19-2009, 02:09 PM

I've only ever read Hocus Pocus, but I have slaughterhouse five, timequake, and breakfast of champions chillin' in my unread pile...

Scapegoat · 05-19-2009, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 215ek

im not an ignorance douche when it comes to reading, i just cant find interest in books that easily.
when reading in school, it was like i was just reading words, not caring about what thy were saying...
just to clear that up a bit.

and tucker max is a complete asshole, but at the same time i think its funny reading about his "stories"

what... is this... post... um, ok?

I recently picked up a handful of Charles Darwin's books. I got bored though reading through his journal entries while he was on the Beagle. I'm going to move onto the other books then go back to the journal.

05-18-2009, 10:31 PM	#1
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Scapegoat TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: stop looking at my gold Member #1208 iTrader: (1)	Battle Royale, but it'll only last you a few nights b/c its an awesome read http://www.amazon.com/Battle-Royale-.../dp/156931778X

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Alex Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NJ Member #5581 My Ride: 2002 Mitsu Lancer OZ, 1989 Nissan 240sx iTrader: (1)	I've read some good ones at work LOL . Angels & Demons, In To The Wild, I am Legend.

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db8integra Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Oct 2007 Member #6153 My Ride: 92 civic hatch iTrader: (0)	Stephen Kings Dark Tower series is good. Robert Ludlums Bourne series Ive read a few of the above suggestions, fight club, i am legend, angels and demons, all good. Ive been meaning to read I hope they serve beer in hell, ive heard good things. Scapegoat, battle royale is the one that was made into a movie right? on the island? That does look like a good read

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Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	If your into classics; The Sun Also Rises, Hemingway If you want politics with a spin; Fear and Loathing on the Campaign Trail '72, Thompson If you want new age horror/mind***; House of Leaves, Danielewski If you want some dry humor, with deeper meaning; Hocus Pocus, Vonnegut There's a few, get to reading. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.*

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Renegade_ Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: May 2006 Location: NNJ/NYC Member #1912 My Ride: 1J Swaggon iTrader: (2)	I've only ever read Hocus Pocus, but I have slaughterhouse five, timequake, and breakfast of champions chillin' in my unread pile... __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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