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How often do you read (books)

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Patsfan made a great point in another thread, many people use little summaries or opinions on google as a replacement for reading thoroughly researched books from experts or reputable sources. Wikipedia is a great example. Good for quick information, but not good for comprehensive history or facts.

My grandma used to read every night and when I'd stay at her house over the summer I'd do the same. In high school and college I didn't read anything except textbooks for studying, but after college I got back into the habit of reading every night, even on vacations I take a book and try to get at least 15-20 mins in before bed. I vary my reading material usually something informative follwed by something fun. Sometimes when I get a really good book I'll stay up until 2 or 3am reading and pay the price the next day. Sometimes I'll spend an entire day on the weekend and burn through an entire book.

Do you read and what were the last few books you read? Here is my latest list:

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda (AMAZING book, depressing, but a must read)
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1

Why People Believe Weird things
http://www.amazon.com/People-Believ...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124092&sr=8-1

How We Know What Isn't So
http://www.amazon.com/How-Know-What...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124126&sr=1-1


Slash (fucking GREAT book)
http://www.amazon.com/Slash/dp/0061351423/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124147&sr=1-1

God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons everything
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1

Scar Tissue
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1
 
Lestat said:
Patsfan made a great point in another thread, many people use little summaries or opinions on google as a replacement for reading thoroughly researched books from experts or reputable sources. Wikipedia is a great example. Good for quick information, but not good for comprehensive history or facts.

My grandma used to read every night and when I'd stay at her house over the summer I'd do the same. In high school and college I didn't read anything except textbooks for studying, but after college I got back into the habit of reading every night, even on vacations I take a book and try to get at least 15-20 mins in before bed. I vary my reading material usually something informative follwed by something fun. Sometimes when I get a really good book I'll stay up until 2 or 3am reading and pay the price the next day. Sometimes I'll spend an entire day on the weekend and burn through an entire book.

Do you read and what were the last few books you read? Here is my latest list:

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda (AMAZING book, depressing, but a must read)
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1

Why People Believe Weird things
http://www.amazon.com/People-Believ...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124092&sr=8-1

How We Know What Isn't So
http://www.amazon.com/How-Know-What...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124126&sr=1-1


Slash (fucking GREAT book)
http://www.amazon.com/Slash/dp/0061351423/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124147&sr=1-1

God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons everything
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1

Scar Tissue
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1
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Books? Hell, I don't even like reading long posts.
 
velvett said:
I'm reading more than I have been - I think I've finally grown bored of the internet and have begun to miss the smell of a freshly cracked open book.

Just bought it haven't started reading it.

How Doctors Think
http://www.amazon.com/How-Doctors-T...d_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124343&sr=8-2
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I read this one last year:

How We Die
http://www.amazon.com/How-We-Die-Re...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124751&sr=8-1

GREAT book, seriously A+++ sounds morbid, but its actually the opposite if you ask me. Both my parents read it after me and loved it. If you have lost any loved ones, grandparents, etc. This really puts it in perspective, lets you know exactly what was going on physiologically. The author is what makes this book superb. Very talented. Without him the topic would be dry as unbuttered toast.
 
I'm always reading. I read mainly non-fiction -- lots of motivational type stuff, stuff about financial planning, how to books, etc.
 
KillahBee said:
I'm actually reading 2 books now, one of which is about writing.
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what books bro! share your recent reading list
 
velvett said:
See, just another reason why I like you.
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:heart:

The god is not great is a good book though, also, have you read "The God Delusion" similar, but more science based, this one isn't quite so much based in science, more based in "what the fuck are people thinking?

The other books I read "How we know what isn't so" and "why people believe weird things" aren't all about religion, but give insight into how those beliefs come to be and are maintained.
 
always now.....but only in the last year, year and a half. usually on specific subjects though. Stuff that applies to my life and i can use.

i read a ton of motivational/self help/spiritual stuff. i hate that term self help, because it sounds somewhat derogatory and can emcompass so many things.

I also read a ton of marketing books, as well as sales.

psychology is the other category i follow pretty closely.
 
Lestat said:
Patsfan made a great point in another thread, many people use little summaries or opinions on google as a replacement for reading thoroughly researched books from experts or reputable sources. Wikipedia is a great example. Good for quick information, but not good for comprehensive history or facts.

My grandma used to read every night and when I'd stay at her house over the summer I'd do the same. In high school and college I didn't read anything except textbooks for studying, but after college I got back into the habit of reading every night, even on vacations I take a book and try to get at least 15-20 mins in before bed. I vary my reading material usually something informative follwed by something fun. Sometimes when I get a really good book I'll stay up until 2 or 3am reading and pay the price the next day. Sometimes I'll spend an entire day on the weekend and burn through an entire book.

Do you read and what were the last few books you read? Here is my latest list:

We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda (AMAZING book, depressing, but a must read)
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1

Why People Believe Weird things
http://www.amazon.com/People-Believ...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124092&sr=8-1

How We Know What Isn't So
http://www.amazon.com/How-Know-What...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124126&sr=1-1


Slash (fucking GREAT book)
http://www.amazon.com/Slash/dp/0061351423/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124147&sr=1-1

God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons everything
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1

Scar Tissue
http://www.amazon.com/God-Not-Great...bs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201124175&sr=1-1
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I keep my head out of the facts. I like to make outrageous claims and false accusations. It's much more fun and less demanding of my brainpower.
 
Lestat said:
what books bro! share your recent reading list
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One is a Bukowski book, the other is a Stephen King book called On Writing.

Just finished the latest Bret Easton Ellis novel called Lunar Park.

Reading is truly one of the greatest pleasures in life, IMO.
 
KillahBee said:
One is a Bukowski book, the other is a Stephen King book called On Writing.

Just finished the latest Bret Easton Ellis novel called Lunar Park.

Reading is truly one of the greatest pleasures in life, IMO.
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Not into felching then eh...
 
velvett said:
How was that one?
I was eyeballing that one too.
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Weird (kind of a requisite with his novels tho). In a different way than his others. From my book review thread:

Lunar Park (Bret Easton Ellis)
I have read all his other books, this was the last one on the docket. Written quite strangely, to the point that you don't really know what is fact and what is fiction. It's clearly written with Bret as the narrator and the first part of the book discusses his past, which of any of you know him, is very interesting and laced with debauchery and self-hate (thanks to daddy). Then it gets into the typical Ellis type novels, with an odd mix of science fiction, torrid self reflection and love story. I really enjoyed it. His novels are always good for an interesting ride - at times his stories are almost too weird to take seriously and at others you actually feel the fright that he so often discusses. The ending loops the first part of the story (I hate my daddy and it's ruining my new life as a father) back in and addresses it pretty well. Read it.
 
heatherrae said:
I'm always reading. I read mainly non-fiction -- lots of motivational type stuff, stuff about financial planning, how to books, etc.
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Me too. If I sit and stare at my personal library and think about all the titles long enough it makes me very emotional. The titles themselves read like a book on the shelf of what I have been doing in life.

Right now I am ordering this:
http://www.amazon.com/Into-Mist-Deb...bs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201125092&sr=8-3
The topic sucks but it's a must read for me sadly.


Also, I am constantly reading to my kids. They learn so much from books and have many memorized and they "read" to each other with a flashlight everynight when they are supposed to be asleep. Literacy is Priceless, or in their case pretending to be literate is at least pretty cute.
 
KillahBee said:
One is a Bukowski book, the other is a Stephen King book called On Writing.

Just finished the latest Bret Easton Ellis novel called Lunar Park.

Reading is truly one of the greatest pleasures in life, IMO.
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I liked that Stephen King On Writing book.
 
velvett said:
Really, maybe I'll wait on that one.
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It was going very well until I hit the chapter about some of the conflicts in Africa where they kidnapp the children as young as 8 years old and train them (brainwash) to fight for the "Lords Resistance Army" that is lead by a "prophet" who talks directly to god and receives revalations.

I can usually handle anything, but the thought of this kids being forced to kill their own families or friends is tough to handle right before bed. Fucked up my sleep one night.
 
I'd read more if (non-fiction) books were the be all/end all concerning truth, but since they're not it's more of a novelty than anything. Opinions are opinions no matter what form they're in. The internet is much quicker/easier/expansive.
 
KillahBee said:
I'm just in the beginning stages, but looking forward to it. I'm trying to get back into writing. Even on a smaller scale.
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He offers up some good advice and some insight into his style. He is just so darn prolific. He was born to write.

I'm not much of a celebrity hound but I do have an autographed copy of "The Shining" in which he signed, "Shine on, Heather ~ Stephen King." I think that is pretty cool.
 
heatherrae said:
I liked that Stephen King On Writing book.
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I grew up reading Stephen King! have read dozens of his books.

Since college I almost always read non fiction, feels like its feeding my brain for lack of a better anaology.
 
curvymommy said:
Me too. If I sit and stare at my personal library and think about all the titles long enough it makes me very emotional. The titles themselves read like a book on the shelf of what I have been doing in life.

Right now I am ordering this:
http://www.amazon.com/Into-Mist-Deb...bs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1201125092&sr=8-3
The topic sucks but it's a must read for me sadly.


Also, I am constantly reading to my kids. They learn so much from books and have many memorized and they "read" to each other with a flashlight everynight when they are supposed to be asleep. Literacy is Priceless, or in their case pretending to be literate is at least pretty cute.
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looks depressing but very interesting. sorry to hear its a must read for you :(
 
I only read non-fiction.

I read enough fiction here from all the females.
 
Lestat said:
I grew up reading Stephen King! have read dozens of his books.

Since college I almost always read non fiction, feels like its feeding my brain for lack of a better anaology.
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I tend to just prefer non-ficition. I tend to get bored of novels unless they are very, very good.
 
mountain muscle said:
Always am reading something.
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Your gf's marriage certificate?
 
Vagabino said:
i avg about 1-2 a month
a little slower now with all the studing bs i've had to do
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yeah, i try to do 1 a week, but sometimes it endsd up being 1-3 a month
 
Lestat said:
yeah, i try to do 1 a week, but sometimes it endsd up being 1-3 a month
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you ever get real bogged down in a book? you hate it and can't make sense of it but you keep plugging along?
last few books have been like that...i never quit a book w.o reading the whole thing...but these last two sucked, a auto bio about picasso and a literay study of ww1
 
Vagabino said:
you ever get real bogged down in a book? you hate it and can't make sense of it but you keep plugging along?
last few books have been like that...i never quit a book w.o reading the whole thing...but these last two sucked, a auto bio about picasso and a literay study of ww1
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happens ALL the time bro. I just punt it. No sense in slogging through a book if you are not enjoying it or getting anything out of it.

"Breaking the Spell" is a great example. That book is about freeing yourself from religion, i thought it'd be right up my alley right? Wrong, couldn't get through two chapters of that bitch. Sucks, the topic is on point but the writer is too dry.

When I find a great book its usually because of the writing style. On any topic (especially something like WWI) there are going to be tons of books, the ones that separate themselves from the pack are the ones that are:
1) well written and easy to digest
2) thoroughly researched
3) have the least amount of author bias
 
KillahBee said:
Weird (kind of a requisite with his novels tho). In a different way than his others. From my book review thread:

Lunar Park (Bret Easton Ellis)
I have read all his other books, this was the last one on the docket. Written quite strangely, to the point that you don't really know what is fact and what is fiction. It's clearly written with Bret as the narrator and the first part of the book discusses his past, which of any of you know him, is very interesting and laced with debauchery and self-hate (thanks to daddy). Then it gets into the typical Ellis type novels, with an odd mix of science fiction, torrid self reflection and love story. I really enjoyed it. His novels are always good for an interesting ride - at times his stories are almost too weird to take seriously and at others you actually feel the fright that he so often discusses. The ending loops the first part of the story (I hate my daddy and it's ruining my new life as a father) back in and addresses it pretty well. Read it.
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Hmm interesting and up my alley.

Thanks!
 
Vagabino said:
you ever get real bogged down in a book? you hate it and can't make sense of it but you keep plugging along?
last few books have been like that...i never quit a book w.o reading the whole thing...but these last two sucked, a auto bio about picasso and a literay study of ww1
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ps. there are too many great reads out there to get stuck on a couple crappy ones
 
Lestat said:
I was going to read that CEO book but then it got a bunch of bad reviews :(
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yeah but it is interesting to hear the dirt on Jack Welch and especially Ron Perelman. He was ruthless chasin tail. It is a good read.
 
Vagabino said:
you ever get real bogged down in a book? you hate it and can't make sense of it but you keep plugging along?
last few books have been like that...i never quit a book w.o reading the whole thing...but these last two sucked, a auto bio about picasso and a literay study of ww1
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I've only twice put a book down without ending it.

Once was a shitty author I don't even remember. I can tell rather quickly if I will enjoy an author and typically keep to a select few and certainly a certain genre. This one cat just didn't do it for me.

The other was To Catch a Fire. It was just so damn long. I don't get much into biographies, tho I've read a few (Joe Torre, Frank Sinatra, Oasis, Buddha). I was younger tho, so maybe I wasn't ready for it. It still sits on my book shelf mocking me....
 
KillahBee said:
The other was To Catch a Fire. It was just so damn long. I don't get much into biographies, tho I've read a few (Joe Torre, Frank Sinatra, Oasis, Buddha). I was younger tho, so maybe I wasn't ready for it. It still sits on my book shelf mocking me....
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Dude, WHAT THE FUCK.
 
PuddleMonkey said:
Fuckin' emo
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lol at Oasis being emo

I imagine you're a Pantera type guy? Talk about emo. "Daddy!!! I Have so much aggression I need to yell and get tattoos and wear band tourind shirts!!! METALLICAA!!!!YAYAY!!!!!!"
 
the only thing sillier than arguing over which religion is correct, is arguing over what genre of music is better. lol.
 
KillahBee said:
lol at Oasis being emo

I imagine you're a Pantera type guy? Talk about emo. "Daddy!!! I Have so much aggression I need to yell and get tattoos and wear band tourind shirts!!! METALLICAA!!!!YAYAY!!!!!!"
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Its his voice, its annoying. And no, never been big on Pantera. Pantera and Slayer fans can both be summed up in one word, morons. Don't believe me? Just watch any of their VHS/DVD releases.
 
PuddleMonkey said:
Its his voice, its annoying. And no, never been big on Pantera. Pantera and Slayer fans can both be summed up in one word, morons. Don't believe me? Just watch any of their VHS/DVD releases.
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For the record, both brothers sing. Liam is lead, tho. I love it. It's fucking aggressive. Most people haven't heard 90% of their shit, just the watered down pop stuff (Wonderwall, Supernova, All Around the World - all great songs tho).
 
KillahBee said:
For the record, both brothers sing. Liam is lead, tho. I love it. It's fucking aggressive. Most people haven't heard 90% of their shit, just the watered down pop stuff (Wonderwall, Supernova, All Around the World - all great songs tho).
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Yeah, Wonderwall! I hate that song!!!!!!!!
 
PuddleMonkey said:
Its his voice, its annoying. And no, never been big on Pantera. Pantera and Slayer fans can both be summed up in one word, morons. Don't believe me? Just watch any of their VHS/DVD releases.
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:lmao:
 
PuddleMonkey said:
Yeah, Wonderwall! I hate that song!!!!!!!!
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It was a shite watered down commercial song that Noel never wanted released. And it was written for Noel to sing (which he has on several occasions).
 
PuddleMonkey said:
:confused:
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He's got some drunk, coked up Daddy issues in his voice. He sings with anger.

I realize you guys probably equate anger with Biohazard or whoeverthefuck, but sometimes it's less cliche.
 
Lestat said:
I like that man! never heard of them before, will check out their albums
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Awesome band, the last two albums are mandatory. The first two are completely different and I personally didn't care for them. Band started by Duncan Patterson who was known for his work with Anathema.
 
Cal_21 said:
You should attach a poll

I'm intrigued.
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you like pole?

i was going to do one, but the genius vBulletin software won't let you go back and add one after the fact. :confused:
 
KillahBee said:
Dude, all these years and nothing for you? Surprises me.

e-ass is fun....at times
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on EF? no. I got plenty from myspace, hotornot, and match though.

On here I made a couple plays early on, but nothing panned out, only two girls really. 1 lived too far away, the other was local but always had a damn BF.
 
Lestat said:
on EF? no. I got plenty from myspace, hotornot, and match though.

On here I made a couple plays early on, but nothing panned out, only two girls really. 1 lived too far away, the other was local but always had a damn BF.
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I hear ya. It definitely is a lot of circumstance. Good times tho, always a good experience to have. Not sure it's one I'll share with the grandkids tho
 
KillahBee said:
I hear ya. It definitely is a lot of circumstance. Good times tho, always a good experience to have. Not sure it's one I'll share with the grandkids tho
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for the record, I passed on at least one sure bet, possibly 2 (wouldn't bet my life that the 2nd was a sure thing, but I passed on it either way)
 
Lestat said:
on EF? no. I got plenty from myspace, hotornot, and match though.

On here I made a couple plays early on, but nothing panned out, only two girls really. 1 lived too far away, the other was local but always had a damn BF.
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Lestat said:
i pass on e-ass bro
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The two statements seem kinnna mutually exclusive...No?
 
Cal_21 said:
The two statements seem kinnna mutually exclusive...No?
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lol, no not really. One refers to the past, the other to the present, and the future is, as always, an unknown.
 
Lestat said:
for the record, I passed on at least one sure bet, possibly 2 (wouldn't bet my life that the 2nd was a sure thing, but I passed on it either way)
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no doubt. i think many of us passed on e-ass at certain times. it was flyin around here for a while.
 
Lestat said:
lol, no not really. One refers to the past, the other to the present, and the future is, as always, an unknown.
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Ah. I thought you were proclaiming it as a standard you've always adhered to, like a general principle or the like. (passing on e-ass that is.)
Carry on good fellow.
 
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