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12-06-2010, 06:16 PM #11Still learning
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For me, nothing says winter fireside reading like Lord of The Rings.
If you like history, I'd like to recommend The Making of the Atomic Bomb. A work so engaging it reads like a work of literature, but so informative it has a 70 page notes/bibliography section.
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12-06-2010, 06:25 PM #12Cream Huffer
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I like my reading to be an escape from the stresses and concerns of my normal life, so I generally like my reading to have a good dose of horses, swords, and magic. I am currently working through the last couple books in the Wheel of Time series. I have to re-read at least one or two everytime there is a new book released.
I have branched out a little over the last couple of months and have enjoyed the following:
- Darkly Dreaming Dexter - Jeff Lindsay
- Kitchen Confidential - Anthony Bourdain
- 1984 - George Orwell
- Enders Game - Orson Scott Card
- The Lost Symbol - Dan Brown
- Fight Club - Chuck Palanhiuk
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12-06-2010, 07:04 PM #13Scutarius
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I believe it was me who recommended House of Leaves. That book is incredible, but it is more of a life experience than a book. It is a big investment, but it pays off.
Originally Posted by Troggie
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12-06-2010, 07:57 PM #14Senior Member
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Shutter Island-Dennis Lehane, makes a good read on a dark winter night ...and far better than the movie
A Confederacy of Dunces-John Kennedy Toole
On Killing-LTC Dave Grossman ( a rather academic study on the psychological impact of killing and learning to kill among military personnel. Not for everyone, but I found it fascinating)
A Legacy of Ashes: A History of the CIA-Tim Weiner
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12-06-2010, 08:09 PM #15Real Live Barber
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Two words for you: Don Quixote
"The ability to reason the un-reason which has afflicted my reason saps my ability to reason, so that I complain with good reason..."
-- Don Quixote
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12-06-2010, 08:32 PM #16.
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"Cheap Tools Is Misplaced Economy. Always buy the best and highest grade of razors, hones and strops. Then you are prepared to do the best work."
- Napoleon LeBlanc, 1895
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12-07-2010, 08:19 AM #17Carbon-steel-aholic
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I'm still reading "The Pennsylvinia Kentucky Rifle" I haven't been able to read anything else at the moment lol
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12-09-2010, 01:40 AM #18Si non confectus, non reficiat
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I've been a fan of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series for many, many years. Otherwise I like Robin Hobb, Douglas Adams, Thomas Harris, Tolkien... Bit of a mixed bag really, but all enjoyable.
Yours sincerely, the little voice in your head that talks when you read stuff.
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12-09-2010, 01:30 PM #19Senior Member
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Any Human Heart by William Boyd.
'Living the dream, one nightmare at a time'
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12-09-2010, 02:45 PM #20Member
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Just read The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch - a really sad story but incredible wisdom about life in general
Currently reading the Odd Thomas books by Dean Koontz, pretty easy reading but fun supernatural stories
Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern, so freakin funny
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