What Are You Reading?

itvnetop · 04-10-2012, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

That's one of my favorite books, but I usually warn people that it is VERY bleak.

I actually thought they did a decent job with the movie; oddly enough when I read it back in '07 or '08 I pictured Viggo Mortensen(sp?) as the lead for whatever reason.

Yeah, McCarthy is one nihilistic author hehe. I just caught the Sunset Limited flick and then read the book... good stuff.

over the mountain · 04-21-2012, 09:40 AM

been reading chuck palahniuk (fight club) books this year . . .choke, haunted.

now trying to read the first game of thrones book but having a baby is kind of a book block.

DynamiteRave · 06-01-2012, 11:26 PM

BUMP!

I'm just finishing up Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I bought it on a whim to avoid buying Shades of Grey (I'm one woman who's not giving into the trend without a fight!) And it's actually a very good piece of historical fiction. Factually accurate and yet somehow managed to fit vampires into the life and times of Old Abe. It's also way more graphically violent than I thought it would be. I was surprised to find myself as engrossed in it as I am.

Before that I read Tina Fey's autobiography, Bossypants. Incredibly hilarious if you like her style of humor.

steveherrin · 06-02-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by over the mountain

been reading chuck palahniuk (fight club) books this year . . .choke, haunted.

now trying to read the first game of thrones book but having a baby is kind of a book block.

His best for me was Survivor, then probably Choke and Fight Club. I couldn't get more than five pages into pygmy because of the writing style.

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Hog1 · 06-02-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

BUMP!

I'm just finishing up Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I bought it on a whim to avoid buying Shades of Grey (I'm one woman who's not giving into the trend without a fight!) And it's actually a very good piece of historical fiction. Factually accurate and yet somehow managed to fit vampires into the life and times of Old Abe. It's also way more graphically violent than I thought it would be. I was surprised to find myself as engrossed in it as I am.

Before that I read Tina Fey's autobiography, Bossypants. Incredibly hilarious if you like her style of humor.

I'm on the waiting list at the library for the Kindle version right now. When I first read the title, I thought....man that's just stupid. BUT, the description seemed ok and NOW I see it is coming out in theaters in a month or so.....Abe....Vampire hunter.....to much

DynamiteRave · 06-02-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

I'm on the waiting list at the library for the Kindle version right now. When I first read the title, I thought....man that's just stupid. BUT, the description seemed ok and NOW I see it is coming out in theaters in a month or so.....Abe....Vampire hunter.....to much

I'm not excited for the movie at all. I just feel like it's going to be ridiculous but people are already crapping on it because they think it's some manufactured Hollywood crap going on the popular vampire theme and no one realizes its actually a book.

Redskins8588 · 06-02-2012, 01:26 AM

I am in the middle of The Game Of Thrones, I have been watching the series on HBO, but the books add more detail than what HBO can offer in 1 hour. I like the series and the book. I do not think in this case that one form of media is better than the other but rather they complement each other...

The Goat · 06-02-2012, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

BUMP!

I'm just finishing up Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I bought it on a whim to avoid buying Shades of Grey (I'm one woman who's not giving into the trend without a fight!) And it's actually a very good piece of historical fiction. Factually accurate and yet somehow managed to fit vampires into the life and times of Old Abe. It's also way more graphically violent than I thought it would be. I was surprised to find myself as engrossed in it as I am.

Before that I read Tina Fey's autobiography, Bossypants. Incredibly hilarious if you like her style of humor.

Bossypants was wicked funny in parts! On the other hand I don't think Fey's work at SNL was very good

I'm reading Steve Jobs by Isaacson. Makes want to buy a Mac again (after 15 or so years) and drop acid this summer on a camping trip...

Chico23231 · 06-02-2012, 09:39 AM

Finished Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals last month...very interesting. And im almost done with the Sniper Team 6 by Wasdin book suggested here which has been entertaining as well.

Lotus · 06-04-2012, 12:37 PM

I'm reading <The Universe in a Single Atom> by the Dalai Lama. It is a very intelligent and interesting read about the interface between science and religion (especially, unsurprisingly, Tibetan Buddhism). The Dalai Lama avoids the common simplistic mistakes of seeing an unbridgeable gap between science and religion or, on the other hand, collapsing the two. If you are interested in religion and science, it is a great read.

lockeroomman · 06-05-2012, 10:22 AM

i'm reading CASTAWAY .that's an really great book i've ever seen.

Jak101 · 06-14-2012, 02:55 PM

I'm rereading some of my favorite Kurt Vonnegut books right now: Cat's Cradle and Slaughterhouse Five. Amazing stuff.

skinsfaninok · 07-02-2012, 12:24 AM

I usually don't read much but I'm starting the "secrets to success " by eric Thomas, I've seen his speeches and I was hooked. I'm sure the book will be great

mooby · 07-02-2012, 10:56 AM

Amazon.com: 182 Days in Iraq (9781595711359): Phil Kiver: Books

I read about halfway through this book that I found at a small thrift store before I realized I didn't like the author at all. Personally I felt like this book was garbage, and the author (though honest) really doesn't have any business writing a book at all, even if the book is just a collection of his daily blog posts. He talks about how as a journalist in the Army, he spent most of his days poolside at Saddam's former palace in the Green Zone, and he's also very critical of those around him and you can tell he really thinks highly of himself.

It might be a honest account of what his time in Iraq was like, but I'd much rather read authentic war stories about the sacrifices soldiers had to make instead of reading about a "journalist" drinking and catching a tan while he's at "war." According to the 1 star reviews on Amazon (a couple written by soldiers who actually knew him apparently) he went to Iraq as a Specialist, got demoted to PFC while he was there, and then left the Army as a Private later. If that is true I would not be suprised. Either way, don't waste your money on this book.

RedskinRat · 07-02-2012, 12:58 PM

The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion - Jonathan Haidt.

So far it's a facinating to me, but leads to more questions and further though. That's a good thing and fairly enjoyable (to me) though.

04-21-2012, 09:40 AM	#212
over the mountain Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: close to the edge Posts: 4,926	Re: What Are You Reading? been reading chuck palahniuk (fight club) books this year . . .choke, haunted. now trying to read the first game of thrones book but having a baby is kind of a book block. __________________ Life is brutal, but beautiful

06-01-2012, 11:26 PM	#213
DynamiteRave Living Legend Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Washington DC Age: 38 Posts: 16,867	Re: What Are You Reading? BUMP! I'm just finishing up Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. I bought it on a whim to avoid buying Shades of Grey (I'm one woman who's not giving into the trend without a fight!) And it's actually a very good piece of historical fiction. Factually accurate and yet somehow managed to fit vampires into the life and times of Old Abe. It's also way more graphically violent than I thought it would be. I was surprised to find myself as engrossed in it as I am. Before that I read Tina Fey's autobiography, Bossypants. Incredibly hilarious if you like her style of humor. __________________ Establishment, establishment, you always know what's best. I've been a part of this message board for 17 years. Damn I'm old.

06-02-2012, 01:26 AM	#217
Redskins8588 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ridgway, PA Age: 46 Posts: 2,519	Re: What Are You Reading? I am in the middle of The Game Of Thrones, I have been watching the series on HBO, but the books add more detail than what HBO can offer in 1 hour. I like the series and the book. I do not think in this case that one form of media is better than the other but rather they complement each other... __________________ "I am the best at what I do, and what I do isn't very nice" - Sean Taylor

06-02-2012, 09:39 AM	#219
Chico23231 Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 34,604	Re: What Are You Reading? Finished Saul Alinsky's Rules for Radicals last month...very interesting. And im almost done with the Sniper Team 6 by Wasdin book suggested here which has been entertaining as well. __________________ My pronouns: King/Your ruler He Gets Us

06-04-2012, 12:37 PM	#220
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: What Are You Reading? I'm reading <The Universe in a Single Atom> by the Dalai Lama. It is a very intelligent and interesting read about the interface between science and religion (especially, unsurprisingly, Tibetan Buddhism). The Dalai Lama avoids the common simplistic mistakes of seeing an unbridgeable gap between science and religion or, on the other hand, collapsing the two. If you are interested in religion and science, it is a great read. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

06-05-2012, 10:22 AM	#221
lockeroomman Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 95	Re: What Are You Reading? i'm reading CASTAWAY .that's an really great book i've ever seen.

06-14-2012, 02:55 PM	#222
Jak101 Camp Scrub Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 16	Re: What Are You Reading? I'm rereading some of my favorite Kurt Vonnegut books right now: Cat's Cradle and Slaughterhouse Five. Amazing stuff.

07-02-2012, 12:24 AM	#223
skinsfaninok Warpath Hall of Fame Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: UNITED STATES Age: 38 Posts: 36,149	I usually don't read much but I'm starting the "secrets to success " by eric Thomas, I've seen his speeches and I was hooked. I'm sure the book will be great __________________ “Mediocre people don’t like high achievers, and high achievers don’t like mediocre people.” ― Nick Saban

07-02-2012, 10:56 AM	#224
mooby Hug Anne Spyder Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 20,477	Re: What Are You Reading? Amazon.com: 182 Days in Iraq (9781595711359): Phil Kiver: Books I read about halfway through this book that I found at a small thrift store before I realized I didn't like the author at all. Personally I felt like this book was garbage, and the author (though honest) really doesn't have any business writing a book at all, even if the book is just a collection of his daily blog posts. He talks about how as a journalist in the Army, he spent most of his days poolside at Saddam's former palace in the Green Zone, and he's also very critical of those around him and you can tell he really thinks highly of himself. It might be a honest account of what his time in Iraq was like, but I'd much rather read authentic war stories about the sacrifices soldiers had to make instead of reading about a "journalist" drinking and catching a tan while he's at "war." According to the 1 star reviews on Amazon (a couple written by soldiers who actually knew him apparently) he went to Iraq as a Specialist, got demoted to PFC while he was there, and then left the Army as a Private later. If that is true I would not be suprised. Either way, don't waste your money on this book.

07-02-2012, 12:58 PM	#225
RedskinRat Franchise Player Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: I'm in LA, trick! Posts: 8,700	Re: What Are You Reading? The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion - Jonathan Haidt. So far it's a facinating to me, but leads to more questions and further though. That's a good thing and fairly enjoyable (to me) though.

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