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What are you reading?

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Gao JianJanuary 1, 2009
#216960

What are you reading?

Well guys, not sure how many of you like to sit down and read a good book but I just wanted to see what everyone is reading right now. I am getting done with a few books and don't really know what to read next.

So here is what I am reading.

Non-Fiction: "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond

Fiction: "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" by Murakami Haruki

what are you guys reading?
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Well guys, not sure how many of you like to sit down and read a good book but I just wanted to see what everyone is reading right now. I am getting done with a few books and don't really know what to read next.

So here is what I am reading.

Non-Fiction:  "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared Diamond

Fiction: "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" by Murakami Haruki

what are you guys reading?
mrhappiJanuary 1, 2009
#216962
A subject that I'm familiar with. If you like fiction then read a few of Dan Browns' books. Angels and Demons (which I believe is a prequel to The Da Vinci Code) and Deception point I thought these were both great books. I may be a bit biased sinced now a days Dan Brown has been my favorite author.
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A subject that I'm familiar with. If you like fiction then read a few of Dan Browns' books. Angels and Demons (which I believe is a prequel to The Da Vinci Code) and Deception point I thought these were both great books. I may be a bit biased sinced now a days Dan Brown has been my favorite author.
CaoboyJanuary 1, 2009
#216968
Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan.

I WAS reading it, but now am listening to it on mp3, MUCH easier to do when I'm at work lol.

The last non-fiction book I read was titled Pol Pot.
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Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. 

I WAS reading it, but now am listening to it on mp3, MUCH easier to do when I'm at work lol. 

The last non-fiction book I read was titled Pol Pot.
Gao JianJanuary 1, 2009
#216969
mrhappi;216962 wrote:A subject that I'm familiar with. If you like fiction then read a few of Dan Browns' books. Angels and Demons (which I believe is a prequel to The Da Vinci Code) and Deception point I thought these were both great books. I may be a bit biased sinced now a days Dan Brown has been my favorite author.


I have read all the Dan Brown books a few years ago. They were pretty good reads. Really quick and hard to put down.

Caoboy:
I have heard some good things about the Wheel of Time series. Good call on the mp3 version. Sometimes audiobooks are the way to go. I might have to check it out.
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[QUOTE=mrhappi;216962]A subject that I'm familiar with. If you like fiction then read a few of Dan Browns' books. Angels and Demons (which I believe is a prequel to The Da Vinci Code) and Deception point I thought these were both great books. I may be a bit biased sinced now a days Dan Brown has been my favorite author.[/QUOTE]

I have read all the Dan Brown books a few years ago. They were pretty good reads. Really quick and hard to put down.

Caoboy:
I have heard some good things about the Wheel of Time series. Good call on the mp3 version. Sometimes audiobooks are the way to go. I might have to check it out.
TLontheDLJanuary 2, 2009
#217060
nothing at the moment but I was sworn to be addicted to those TWILIGHT series if I ever pick one up and read it.. :pat:
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nothing at the moment but I was sworn to be addicted to those TWILIGHT series if I ever pick one up and read it.. :pat:
solareclipseautoJanuary 2, 2009
#217076
TLontheDL;217060 wrote:nothing at the moment but I was sworn to be addicted to those TWILIGHT series if I ever pick one up and read it.. :pat:



my wife has read all 4 books in 2-3 weeks even with her working double shifts at a hospital
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[quote=TLontheDL;217060]nothing at the moment but I was sworn to be addicted to those TWILIGHT series if I ever pick one up and read it.. :pat:[/quote]


my wife has read all 4 books in 2-3 weeks even with her working double shifts at a hospital
firelizardJanuary 2, 2009
#217085
Right now I'm reading The Zombie Survival Guide because I got it for Christmas.

Also, House of Leaves, White Dragon, and Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

I'm not quite ready to sit down and just read for very long yet, after finishing off The Dark Tower by Stephen King, reading the last three books consecutively.
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Right now I'm reading The Zombie Survival Guide because I got it for Christmas.

Also, House of Leaves, White Dragon, and Nightmares & Dreamscapes.

I'm not quite ready to sit down and just read for very long yet, after finishing off The Dark Tower by Stephen King, reading the last three books consecutively.
AvantgardeJanuary 2, 2009
#217128
I haven't read a good book in a while...

Last book i read was Robert McCammon's Swan Song...and that was Ages ago.
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I haven't read a good book in a while...

Last book i read was Robert McCammon's Swan Song...and that was Ages ago.
TLontheDLJanuary 2, 2009
#217296
solareclipseauto;217076 wrote:my wife has read all 4 books in 2-3 weeks even with her working double shifts at a hospital


I also work in a hospital but work day shift (7a-7p). Thats 12 hours and I get crazy tired by the end of the day. I can't imagine how your wife feels doing double shift. What are the hours of double shift anyway?? When was the last time you guys had sex?? geez...
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[quote=solareclipseauto;217076]my wife has read all 4 books in 2-3 weeks even with her working double shifts at a hospital[/quote]

I also work in a hospital but work day shift (7a-7p).  Thats 12 hours and I get crazy tired by the end of the day.  I can't imagine how your wife feels doing double shift.  What are the hours of double shift anyway??  When was the last time you guys had sex??  geez...
RaCinStylezJanuary 3, 2009
#217301
Man, I havent read a book since Da Vinci Code. Its really hard for me to find time to just relax with a good book.

Anyone have any suggestions?
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Man, I havent read a book since Da Vinci Code.  Its really hard for me to find time to just relax with a good book.

Anyone have any suggestions?
Gao JianJanuary 3, 2009
#217383
RaCinStylez;217301 wrote:Anyone have any suggestions?


What kind of stuff do you like to read. If you liked Da Vinci Code I think you would enjoy Dan Brown's other books as well.

If you like Sci-Fi I would recommend Rollback by Robert J. Sawyer. It is an awesome near-future sci-fi novel that is a quick read.
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[QUOTE=RaCinStylez;217301]Anyone have any suggestions?[/QUOTE]

What kind of stuff do you like to read. If you liked Da Vinci Code I think you would enjoy Dan Brown's other books as well. 

If you like Sci-Fi I would recommend Rollback by Robert J. Sawyer. It is an awesome near-future sci-fi novel that is a quick read.
JN.FYCJanuary 3, 2009
#217388
What are some good mafia/yakuza books? haha... Seriously
The last book i was "Born to Steal" some wallstreet shit.
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What are some good mafia/yakuza books? haha... Seriously
The last book i was "Born to Steal" some wallstreet shit.
CaoboyJanuary 3, 2009
#217390
Fiction or Non?

There was a published FBI Mafia Blacklist book, it was pretty interesting, but it was just a bunch of Cossa Nostra member files.

There was that one Yakuza book written by that lady...

There are plenty of Cossa Nostra (sp?) books...just hit up your local Borders.

I read one a while back about IA and that big bust in the 80's? in the NY police...it was pretty crazy. It was a retelling of a couple of IA's investigations and busting the corruption out of the precincts.
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Fiction or Non?
 
There was a published FBI Mafia Blacklist book, it was pretty interesting, but it was just a bunch of Cossa Nostra member files. 
 
There was that one Yakuza book written by that lady...
 
There are plenty of  Cossa Nostra (sp?) books...just hit up your local Borders. 
 
I read one a while back about IA and that big bust in the 80's? in the NY police...it was pretty crazy. It was a retelling of a couple of IA's investigations and busting the corruption out of the precincts.
phrosttz0January 3, 2009
#217391
is there beer in hell, by tucker max.. if you havent already read it, its a must read man book... and of course the canibibles!!!
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is there beer in hell, by tucker max.. if you havent already read it, its a must read man book... and of course the canibibles!!!
InsigniaJanuary 3, 2009
#217394
Rich dad Poor dad, Seven habits of highly effective people, The e-myth revised, Your broke because you want to be, The first billion is the hardest. I need lots of info for my brain i get bored easy....
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Rich dad Poor dad, Seven habits of highly effective people, The e-myth revised, Your broke because you want to be,  The first billion is the hardest. I need lots of info for my brain i get bored easy....
RaCinStylezJanuary 3, 2009
#217431
Insignia;217394 wrote:Rich dad Poor dad, Seven habits of highly effective people, The e-myth revised, Your broke because you want to be, The first billion is the hardest. I need lots of info for my brain i get bored easy....


Now these look like something I might be interested in. I read "seven habits of highly effective people" in highschool and it does give a lot of insight on getting into good habits. This year im really focused on expanding my business and just making myself a better overall person and business man. What is the "first billion is the hardest" about? and who is it by,...the title is intriguing.
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[QUOTE=Insignia;217394]Rich dad Poor dad, Seven habits of highly effective people, The e-myth revised, Your broke because you want to be,  The first billion is the hardest. I need lots of info for my brain i get bored easy....[/QUOTE]

Now these look like something I might be interested in.  I read "seven habits of highly effective people" in highschool and it does give a lot of insight on getting into good habits.  This year im really focused on expanding my business and just making myself a better overall person and business man.  What is the "first billion is the hardest" about?  and who is it by,...the title is intriguing.
InsigniaJanuary 3, 2009
#217476
Its by T-boone Pickens not my fav. business man, but he stays mostly away from the global warming hype in the book its worth reading .
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Its by T-boone Pickens  not my fav. business man,  but he stays mostly away from the global warming hype in the book its worth reading .