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I know you're cringing right now, but it's the thread that had to happen sooner or later. Plus, I need new books to read. I don't usually read fiction, so please suggestify some good fiction books.
I'll get the ball rolling by throwing in The Diceman by Luke Rhinehart. Just reread it for about the fourth time.
I'll get the ball rolling by throwing in The Diceman by Luke Rhinehart. Just reread it for about the fourth time.
Nice! Into what genre does Anne Tyler fit her books?Ani wrote:My favourite author is Anne Tyler. Just got her new book "An Amateur Marriage". Love her work, great characters, every story is so unique. All her books are set in Baltimore where she lives, yet they are all so different. Highly recommend!
ummm I'm just starting Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand on recommendation from a friend. I can't really comment on it yet cos I've read about 30 pages out of 1000 but so far so good...
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Re: Books
thats my favorite book! It even inspired me for one day to "live by the dice"Hardy wrote: The Diceman by Luke Rhinehart.
...i gave up when then dice decided that i would stay at home and clean my room rather than go out and get trashed...so i fucked the stupid dice off...
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HAHAHAHA!!! I've been meaning to try Dicelife. Seems like a good way to go. THE DIE IS GOD!!!T I C K A wrote:thats my favorite book! It even inspired me for one day to "live by the dice"Hardy wrote: The Diceman by Luke Rhinehart.
...i gave up when then dice decided that i would stay at home and clean my room rather than go out and get trashed...so i fucked the stupid dice off...
It's my fave book too.
her new one is a bit hard to find in libraries just yet. Try "Saint Maybe" or "Breathing Lessons" or "The Clock Winder" or "A Slipping Down Life"Hardy wrote:Actually, that's a good enough description for me. I'll check it out!Ani wrote:um.. i really don't know how to define it. I'm trying to think of the genres, but nothing really fits it. I'll get back to ya!
I'm reading "Porno" by Irvine Welsh, again. Excellent stuff, but if you haven't already, I'd recommend reading Trainspotting & Glue first.
If that's not your thing, how about "Catch 22" by Joseph Heller - wild, wild stuff.
Nabokov's Lolita is the most beautifully written novel I've read in a long time, however it will warp your mind.
If that's not your thing, how about "Catch 22" by Joseph Heller - wild, wild stuff.
Nabokov's Lolita is the most beautifully written novel I've read in a long time, however it will warp your mind.
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Off the top of my head:Ani wrote:what fiction novels have you gotten into? (Just wondering if Anne Tyler will be what you like)
George Orwell - 1984
Dosteyovsky - Crime And Punishment
Jonathan Kellerman - The Butchers Theatre (murder thriller)
James Ellroy (pretty much all his books)
Huxley - Brave New World
Hmmm. Writing out this list, it's dawned on me that my sole source of knowledge of literature is a) My Dad (loves crime stories), and b) Classics.
I guess I can get into anything, as long as it's well wriiten and keeps my interest. Vague I know.
hmm, give Anne Tyler a shot then. Can't hurt.Hardy wrote:Off the top of my head:Ani wrote:what fiction novels have you gotten into? (Just wondering if Anne Tyler will be what you like)
George Orwell - 1984
Dosteyovsky - Crime And Punishment
Jonathan Kellerman - The Butchers Theatre (murder thriller)
James Ellroy (pretty much all his books)
Huxley - Brave New World
Hmmm. Writing out this list, it's dawned on me that my sole source of knowledge of literature is a) My Dad (loves crime stories), and b) Classics.
I guess I can get into anything, as long as it's well wriiten and keeps my interest. Vague I know.
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my favourite novel is 'american tabloid'.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 71-1079007
my favourite non-fiction is 'the tao of physics'.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 71-1079007
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 71-1079007
my favourite non-fiction is 'the tao of physics'.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/ ... 71-1079007
this years best reads for dboy.
Age of Consent - George Monboit (political and inciting revolution)
History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson (holly fuck how small am i)
Jitterbug Perfume - TOM ROBBINS (most amazing descriptive book i have read- amazing charcters, one of my favs)
On the Road - Jack Kerouac (for about the 10th time)
Age of Consent - George Monboit (political and inciting revolution)
History of Nearly Everything - Bill Bryson (holly fuck how small am i)
Jitterbug Perfume - TOM ROBBINS (most amazing descriptive book i have read- amazing charcters, one of my favs)
On the Road - Jack Kerouac (for about the 10th time)
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reading "how to quit smoking successfully". Well actually i stopped reading it and it currently has an ashtray on it next to my bed
Yo timmy i have that book but the boy confiscated it until i finish reading the smoking book, damn his caring
And Dice Man rules. I reckon i will be a goer for trying it out one day for sure! Just may be when i am not at work around the lawyers.
Yo timmy i have that book but the boy confiscated it until i finish reading the smoking book, damn his caring
And Dice Man rules. I reckon i will be a goer for trying it out one day for sure! Just may be when i am not at work around the lawyers.
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Haven't read a book in ages. I want to read the new Tim Winton book, but CBF buying it.
My recommendations *looks around room*
Rules of Attraction or American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Hisotry of the world in 10 1/2 chapters by Julian Barnes
Airframe by Michael Crichton
Worthy mention - Anne Rice is wicked, old Garfield comics are wicked too.
My recommendations *looks around room*
Rules of Attraction or American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Hisotry of the world in 10 1/2 chapters by Julian Barnes
Airframe by Michael Crichton
Worthy mention - Anne Rice is wicked, old Garfield comics are wicked too.
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Charles Bukowski - Post Office. Women is pretty good too but post office is awesome.
Umberto Eco - Name of The Rose and Focaults Pendulum
Victor Borge - Labyrinth. (collection of very clever short stories)
Those are my favourites, but apart from the above, stick with Dostoyevski and some other classics like Kafka (don't start with The Castle).
Umberto Eco - Name of The Rose and Focaults Pendulum
Victor Borge - Labyrinth. (collection of very clever short stories)
Those are my favourites, but apart from the above, stick with Dostoyevski and some other classics like Kafka (don't start with The Castle).
i used to really dig Clive Barker until i read Gallilee but Weaveworld, Lord of Illusions and the Books of Blood were fucking brilliant.
best non-fiction book ive read this year is Bloodlines of the Holy Grail - basically debunks the sham that is catholisism, not that you need to read this to know religion is a hoax but its a fucking fascinating historical story which involves the Knights Templar and the Crusades etc.
best non-fiction book ive read this year is Bloodlines of the Holy Grail - basically debunks the sham that is catholisism, not that you need to read this to know religion is a hoax but its a fucking fascinating historical story which involves the Knights Templar and the Crusades etc.
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