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[2009] What are you reading?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by ScriboErgoSum, Apr 22, 2009.

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  1. Master Baiter

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    I thought that they were pretty entertaining and I'm looking forward to the new one coming out next month.
     
    #21 Master Baiter, Apr 22, 2009
  2. B-Bob

    B-Bob "94-year-old self-described dreamer"

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    I am reading The Centaur, by John Updike.
     
    #22 B-Bob, Apr 22, 2009
  3. firecat

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    Second time through the Dark Tower series.
     
    #23 firecat, Apr 22, 2009
  4. pradaxpimp

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    The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin Graham
     
    #24 pradaxpimp, Apr 22, 2009
  5. DonkeyMagic

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    you are right, comrad. ;)
     
    #25 DonkeyMagic, Apr 22, 2009
  6. rezdawg

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    Just started The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein.
     
    #26 rezdawg, Apr 22, 2009
  7. mc mark

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    boy for a scientist, you get around.
     
    #27 mc mark, Apr 22, 2009
  8. CriscoKidd

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    If anyone is looking for a good book, the ballad of trenchmouth taggart is freaking awesome.
     
    #28 CriscoKidd, Apr 22, 2009
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    The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho for like the 7th time in 10 years
     
    #29 legend215, Apr 22, 2009
  10. gifford1967

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    I am secure in my masculinity.
     
    #30 gifford1967, Apr 22, 2009
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    Yeah this is one the rare cases where I think the tv show/movie is pretty much better than the book.
     
    #31 gifford1967, Apr 22, 2009
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    The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins is pretty damned good. I went in being agnostic and he claimed he could make me an atheist. He did an awesome job.

    Not recommended for anyone with a religion.
     
    #32 nolimitnp, Apr 23, 2009
  13. TheBigAristotle

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    Have you read The Selfish Gene? Was I the only one bored to death by this "awesome, incredible, mind-boggling" book?
     
    #33 TheBigAristotle, Apr 23, 2009
  14. Rocketman95

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    about to start tourist season by carl hiaasen. i was just introduced to him a couple months ago and he's quickly rocketed near the top of my favorite authors list. i'm actually going to watch striptease because of him.
     
    #34 Rocketman95, Apr 23, 2009
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    I've been into really long books lately. I just finished reading Mervyn Peake's The Ghormenghast Novels. It was a spectacular, dark trilogy... really vivid characters and a great plot.

    I've just started reading Neal Stephenson's Cryptonomicon. 1,000 pages of WWII codebreaking, modern cyber-hacking, and treasure-hunting fun.
     
    #35 kpsta, Apr 23, 2009
  16. meh

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    I've been reading mostly light novels recently. Mainly because they're lighthearted and funny. Currently reading Shakugan no Shana.

    Kind of odd that growing up I always preferred more "serious" books. And yet now I'm reading kiddie books.
     
    #36 meh, Apr 23, 2009
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    a brief history of time, only around 100 pages should be an easy read.
     
    #37 Xenochimera, Apr 23, 2009
  18. ScriboErgoSum

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    Just finished Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen.

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    It was a fast read, but an amazing story. The main character's story is compelling, but the background scenery of life on a traveling circus during the Great Depressions is the real star. It seems like a lot of people on CF have enjoyed this book, and I have to add my praise to their chorus.

    Up next: Everything Is Illuminated by Johnathan Safran Foer. Someone on CF recommneded this book last year, and I'm looking forward to finally sitting down to read it.
     
    #38 ScriboErgoSum, Apr 24, 2009
  19. B-Bob

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    Have you folks heard of this new site where you basically archive everything you've read with a short review and you can share this with the folks you choose? I know it's nerdy, but Mrs. B-Bob started this and she loves it. I don't read quite enough to take advantage... I wish I could remember the site name. :eek:
     
    #39 B-Bob, Apr 24, 2009
  20. StupidMoniker

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    A Feast for Crows - book four of a Song of Ice and Fire by George R.R. Martin
    Fantastic series.
     
    #40 StupidMoniker, Apr 24, 2009
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