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Fan Life => The Endzone Dive => Topic started by: Stupid Fitz on August 07, 2009, 05:58:06 PM
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Anybody read/reading anything good? I am looking for one that "you can't put down". It has been a while. I like real stuff mostly. Maybe business, like Liar's Poker, When Genius failed, Freakonomics. Thinking about stepping out, maybe Angels and Demons, I heard that one is going to be big. Prob should stick with Nonfiction though, but am willing to try something.
TIA
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http://www.amazon.com/Computer-Systems-Programmers-Randal-Bryant/dp/013034074X
A lot better plot than you would guess.
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http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Trumans-Excellent-Adventure-American/dp/1556527772/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249690563&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Trumans-Excellent-Adventure-American/dp/1556527772/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249690563&sr=8-1)
I had trouble putting this one down. I love road trips and this one had that Rare Visions and Roadside Revelations feel.
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http://www.amazon.com/Tangerine-Edward-Bloor/dp/0152057803/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249692894&sr=1-1
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I pretty much hate you guys. :angry:
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don't really read a lot of books. only really like easy reading stuff and usually only get a book if i'm flying somewhere and need to occupy a couple of hours. might get made fun of here, but i do like these people's stuff.
malcolm gladwell, david sedaris, nick hornby
fav book ever is frankenstein.
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love sedaris, can't imagine him in printed form though. i think i need his voice.
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Read some Kafka. Short stories but you get tons of credit for them and you can re-read them and still be entertained. They will prolly freak you out tho.
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Atlas Shrugged
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Battle Cry of Freedom. Never read it when it was a textbook in class years ago (Its 900 pages for a summer class!). Still in pristine condition. Thought I might actually read it.
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If you enjoy history at all, Laurence Rees has some good books on WW2:
War of the Century: When Hitler Fought Stalin
Horror in the East: Japan and the Atrocities of World War II
Absolutely could not put those two books down.
Another good read is "Machete Season: The Killers in Rwanda Speak" An account of the Rwandan Genocide by the author Hatzfeld. She is a journalist. This book looks at the killers themselves, and features testimonies of ten men, now in prison, with the attempt to understand their state of mind, and the forces behind the atrocities.
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http://www.amazon.com/Winds-War-Herman-Wouk/dp/0316952664/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1249831872&sr=8-2
http://www.amazon.com/War-Remembrance-Herman-Wouk/dp/0316954993/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b
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Left Behind
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Left Behind
:baitno:
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Left Behind
:lol: Kirk Cameron is that you?
Michael Lewis has a new book I'm listening to. Also thinking about starting this book about facebook by Ben Mezrich.
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Left Behind
:lol: Kirk Cameron is that you?
Michael Lewis has a new book I'm listening to. Also thinking about starting this book about facebook by Ben Mezrich.
Yeah, if you've seen the movie, you've seen a bad piece of cinema. And they get progressively worse, with the 3rd being real bad.
Like most books to movies, the books are a heck of a lot better. Quite amazing, actually.
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Left Behind
:lol: Kirk Cameron is that you?
Michael Lewis has a new book I'm listening to. Also thinking about starting this book about facebook by Ben Mezrich.
:confused:
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Yeah I prefer listening to books if I can get them in that version at the library. Definitely check out the Outliers on CD.
Another couple of other good pop econ books are The Great Inflation by Bob Samuelson and Supercapitalism by Robert Reich.
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Some people are auditory learners. Some are visual.
That and if you have a long time to drive, audio books are a good way to pass the time.
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In Harm's Way....detailed account of the sinking of the USS Indianapolis (for those that don't know....the battleship that was sunk during WWII....the one that carried one of the atom bombs that was dropped on Japan....also the one where hundreds of the sailors spent about 6 or so days floating on the ocean after the ship was sunk...many eaten by sharks)....very good book.
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5000 Year Leap
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5000 Year Leap
Have you gotten that one read all the way through, yet? I've got it on my shelf, but I'm still reading Liberty and Tyranny. I probably will read something a little on the lighter side next, rather than dive into another book that will reiterate how screwed up this country is becoming.
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The Road - Cormac McCarthy
The Blood Meridien - Cormac McCarthy
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat - Oliver Sacks
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Just finished Foucalt's Pendulum (loved it) and am currently on The Hero with a Thousand Faces.
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
Didn't say there won't be valid points. Would even venture to guess that I would agree with him on some of them, especially some of his fiscally conservative views. Just think he is a doucher.
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
I'm guessing Beck's thesis is that "Conservatives Rule, Liberals Drool." :blank:
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
I'm guessing Beck's thesis is that "Conservatives Rule, Liberals Drool." :blank:
How about "Don't spend more than you make?"
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Republicans and Democrats both suck.
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
I'm guessing Beck's thesis is that "Conservatives Rule, Liberals Drool." :blank:
How about "Don't spend more than you make?"
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Republicans and Democrats both suck.
you should be president, but should also have your ass kicked for turning my book thread into a political thread. :nono:
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
I'm guessing Beck's thesis is that "Conservatives Rule, Liberals Drool." :blank:
How about "Don't spend more than you make?"
and
Republicans and Democrats both suck.
you should be president, but should also have your ass kicked for turning my book thread into a political thread. :nono:
I've suggested a non-political book in this thread. I didn't even mention Common Sense. I wonder who did that.
Here's another book that many on here could get some great benefit from: The Bible.
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don't really read a lot of books. only really like easy reading stuff and usually only get a book if i'm flying somewhere and need to occupy a couple of hours. might get made fun of here, but i do like these people's stuff.
malcolm gladwell, david sedaris, nick hornby
fav book ever is frankenstein.
We are reading the Great Gatsby in 4th hour English.
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
I'm guessing Beck's thesis is that "Conservatives Rule, Liberals Drool." :blank:
How about "Don't spend more than you make?"
and
Republicans and Democrats both suck.
you should be president, but should also have your ass kicked for turning my book thread into a political thread. :nono:
I've suggested a non-political book in this thread. I didn't even mention Common Sense. I wonder who did that.
Here's another book that many on here could get some great benefit from: The Bible.
JFC
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Atlas Shrugged
ok, answer me this - who is john galt?
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don't really read a lot of books. only really like easy reading stuff and usually only get a book if i'm flying somewhere and need to occupy a couple of hours. might get made fun of here, but i do like these people's stuff.
malcolm gladwell, david sedaris, nick hornby
fav book ever is frankenstein.
We are reading the Great Gatsby in 4th hour English.
yeah. that's what all the non AP students are reading, or so i hear. :tongue:
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I'm actually reading Atlas Shrugged right now. It's probably the sh*ttiest, book I've ever read. I seriously read it when I want to take a nap. The story is somewhat interesting, trying to figure out who John Galt is and all that stuff, but overall, the writing is just brutal.
Also reading "Confederacy of Dunces". It's fantastic.
Daris, you read Freakonomics? Quick, easy read, similar to Gladwell.
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Daris, you read Freakonomics? Quick, easy read, similar to Gladwell.
nope. have almost bought it around five times though. i'm sure i'd like it. i'll get it the next time i fly somewhere. gladwell and stuff like it is probably my preferred stuff to read. read this and it was kinda similar and pretty decent.
http://www.randomhouse.com/kvpa/gilbert/
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don't really read a lot of books. only really like easy reading stuff and usually only get a book if i'm flying somewhere and need to occupy a couple of hours. might get made fun of here, but i do like these people's stuff.
malcolm gladwell, david sedaris, nick hornby
fav book ever is frankenstein.
We are reading the Great Gatsby in 4th hour English.
yeah. that's what all the non AP students are reading, or so i hear. :tongue:
Alright Professor VonDorkington, have fun reading while I'm making out with Kelcy W.
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Daris, you read Freakonomics? Quick, easy read, similar to Gladwell.
nope. have almost bought it around five times though. i'm sure i'd like it. i'll get it the next time i fly somewhere. gladwell and stuff like it is probably my preferred stuff to read. read this and it was kinda similar and pretty decent.
http://www.randomhouse.com/kvpa/gilbert/
I'm getting real sick of Gladwell. He is now writing something every month in the New Yorker, and it's all the same type of analysis. His method breaks down when he applies it to more and more obscure stuff -- this week he is arguing that Atticus Finch was not in fact an activist. It's not very convincing, and who cares? He's fictional. Link (http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/08/10/090810fa_fact_gladwell)
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Decided on "In the Presidents Secret Service". About some dude that talked to over 100 or so secret service dudes and wrote a book about it. Don't really know why, Amazon said I would like it. Also, picked up Becks, Common Sense. Think he is a doucher, but wanted to see what all the fuss was about. Probably won't read that one anytime soon, it was cheap and I needed to get above $25 for free shipping. :dancin:
Read the second part or Common Sense. That is the original by Thomas Paine. Then read the first part. Just because you don't like him, doesn't mean there aren't some tremendously valid points within.
I'm guessing Beck's thesis is that "Conservatives Rule, Liberals Drool." :blank:
How about "Don't spend more than you make?"
and
Republicans and Democrats both suck.
you should be president, but should also have your ass kicked for turning my book thread into a political thread. :nono:
I've suggested a non-political book in this thread. I didn't even mention Common Sense. I wonder who did that.
Here's another book that many on here could get some great benefit from: The Bible.
Jeffy I'm beginning to like you more and more each day! :thumbsup: Notice not in Italics.
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Here's another book that many on here could get some great benefit from: The Bible.
this sounds very judgemental.
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Daris, you read Freakonomics? Quick, easy read, similar to Gladwell.
nope. have almost bought it around five times though. i'm sure i'd like it. i'll get it the next time i fly somewhere. gladwell and stuff like it is probably my preferred stuff to read. read this and it was kinda similar and pretty decent.
http://www.randomhouse.com/kvpa/gilbert/
I'm getting real sick of Gladwell. He is now writing something every month in the New Yorker, and it's all the same type of analysis. His method breaks down when he applies it to more and more obscure stuff -- this week he is arguing that Atticus Finch was not in fact an activist. It's not very convincing, and who cares? He's fictional. Link (http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/08/10/090810fa_fact_gladwell)
I can see getting sick of gladwell. He did an article about the full court press a while back that was kind of stupid, too.
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http://www.amazon.com/No-Angel-Harrowing-Undercover-Journey/dp/0307405850/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249964471&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/No-Angel-Harrowing-Undercover-Journey/dp/0307405850/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249964471&sr=1-1)
About an undercover ATF agent who joins the Hells Angels. Fun, easy read that is pretty interesting.
Also:
http://www.amazon.com/Munich-Pearl-Harbor-Roosevelts-American/dp/1566633907/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249964347&sr=8-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Munich-Pearl-Harbor-Roosevelts-American/dp/1566633907/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249964347&sr=8-1)
and
http://www.amazon.com/Lyndon-Johnsons-War-Americas-1945-1968/dp/0809016044/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249964386&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Lyndon-Johnsons-War-Americas-1945-1968/dp/0809016044/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249964386&sr=1-1)
are also good.
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This could keep you occupied for a while:
Product Details
* Hardcover: 960 pages
* Publisher: Harper; 1 edition (July 28, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-Warrior-Theodore-Roosevelt-Crusade/dp/0060565284/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249968638&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.com/Wilderness-Warrior-Theodore-Roosevelt-Crusade/dp/0060565284/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1249968638&sr=1-1)
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Band of Brothers
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I can't read so books are kind of useless for me.