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 Nov 3 2009, 05:46 PM
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 Tick tock, Bill  Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948  |
I'm not really reading this, but I just bought my sister (she's pregnant) What to Expect When You're Expected: A Fetus's Guide to the First Three Trimesters. It's sort of a parody of all the What to Expect type books. I heard about it when the author was interviewed on NPR.
I'm actually needing suggestions on something to read, as my library is stale and I can't decide what to read next. I saw some decent suggestions on http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com (I LOVE that site) but any personal recommendations from folks here would be great as well. |
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Nov 3 2009, 05:51 PM
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QUOTE(superstitious @ Nov 3 2009, 05:46 PM)  I'm actually needing suggestions on something to read, as my library is stale and I can't decide what to read next. I saw some decent suggestions on http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com (I LOVE that site) but any personal recommendations from folks here would be great as well. What sort of material are you feeling right now? |
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Nov 3 2009, 05:56 PM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
Something historical, but not Jane Austin type historical. Meaning, a period piece that isn't overly melodramatic. Or I can go with something that's known to work for me, like suspense.
Hm, something along the lines of 1984 maybe? I enjoy stories with dystopian style themes. |
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Nov 3 2009, 06:15 PM
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QUOTE(superstitious @ Nov 3 2009, 05:56 PM) Hm, something along the lines of 1984 maybe? I enjoy stories with dystopian style themes. Well, another classic dystopian novel from roughly that era is Brave New World; different feel but still interesting. If you want something slightly dystopian, more sci-fi, then Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (the basis of Blade Runner) is good. |
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Nov 3 2009, 06:17 PM
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Tick tock, Bill Group: Administrator Posts: 8,764 Joined: Dec 2005 Member No: 333,948 |
QUOTE(mipadi @ Nov 3 2009, 05:15 PM) Well, another classic dystopian novel from roughly that era is Brave New World; different feel but still interesting. If you want something slightly dystopian, more sci-fi, then Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (the basis of Blade Runner) is good. You know, with the amount of times I've seen Blade Runner, I'm surprised I haven't read that book. Perfect suggestion. I'll check the used book store this weekend. Thanks, man! |
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Nov 3 2009, 06:44 PM
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QUOTE(superstitious @ Nov 3 2009, 06:17 PM) You know, with the amount of times I've seen Blade Runner, I'm surprised I haven't read that book. Perfect suggestion. I'll check the used book store this weekend. Thanks, man! You should start a rousing debate on whether Deckard is a replicant or not. |
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Nov 16 2009, 09:56 PM
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My Friend Leonard - James Frey
bought it for a dollar. lol |
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Nov 18 2009, 02:07 PM
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Currently reading Y: The Last Man. It's so strange.
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Nov 18 2009, 02:14 PM
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Animal Farm.
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| *Janette* |
Dec 2 2009, 04:50 AM
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Journey to the Center of the Earth - Jules Verne
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Dec 15 2009, 09:09 AM
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Evernight by Claudia Grey
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Dec 15 2009, 05:00 PM
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Julie and Julia by Julia Powell
What the Dog Saw by Malcolm Gladwell Bad Science by Ben Goldacre I'm in various stages of reading all of them...school got in the way, otherwise I would've finished them in 2 weeks. =_= |
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Dec 16 2009, 06:52 PM
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ayn rand and the world she made - anne c heller
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Dec 19 2009, 08:25 AM
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The Gonzo Papers Anthology by Hunter S. Thompson
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Dec 19 2009, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE(Mike @ Dec 19 2009, 08:25 AM) The Gonzo Papers Anthology by Hunter S. Thompson Ha! I'm reading Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail '72 right now. |
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Dec 26 2009, 12:39 AM
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, finally.
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Jan 3 2010, 12:09 AM
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Senior Member Group: Head Staff Posts: 18,173 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 108,478 |
Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami.
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Jan 3 2010, 02:46 AM
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^I have 10 pages till I finish Norwegian Wood - Haruki Murakami
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Jan 3 2010, 07:05 PM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Dec 16 2009, 05:52 PM) ayn rand and the world she made - anne c heller done with that reading john grisham's The Associate. i haven't read a john grisham book in forever. |
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Jan 11 2010, 12:25 PM
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 the name's mario Group: Official Member Posts: 1,270 Joined: Jun 2008 Member No: 656,520 |
206 Bones by Kathy Reichs
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Jan 11 2010, 03:40 PM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
QUOTE(brooklyneast05 @ Jan 3 2010, 06:05 PM) done with that reading john grisham's The Associate. i haven't read a john grisham book in forever. done with that The Art of Making Money: The Story of a Master Counterfeiter |
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Jan 12 2010, 01:37 AM
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in a matter of time Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,151 Joined: Aug 2005 Member No: 191,357 |
Daniel J. Levitin's "This Is Your Brain On Music".
Still reading Malcolm Gladwell's "What the Dog Saw". |
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Jan 12 2010, 08:27 AM
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I'm Jc Group: Mentor Posts: 13,619 Joined: Jul 2006 Member No: 437,556 |
QUOTE(Gigi @ Jan 12 2010, 12:37 AM) Still reading Malcolm Gladwell's "What the Dog Saw". i bought that for my mom for christmas! i'm planning on reading it too though. |
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Jan 12 2010, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Head Staff Posts: 18,173 Joined: Mar 2005 Member No: 108,478 |
Taking it to Heart by Marie Desplechin.
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| *Janette* |
Jan 13 2010, 03:21 AM
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