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| misty |
Posted on 07-12-2007 19:15
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In general, I don't like to read. I'm a slow reader and then I tend to get bored with most books. However, I've decided I need to read more. I have several books from the classes I took at LCC that I didn't read completely (or at all, in some cases), so I'm starting with them. Does anyone have some suggestions on some really good books I could read after those? |
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| Justin |
Posted on 07-12-2007 21:36
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I wouldn't be much help, as the only books I have every been able to read from front to back have always involved some kind of wizard, or dragon, or dude with a really big sword. |
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| kansaswolf |
Posted on 07-12-2007 23:04
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I always liked The Jungle Books, which is actually more a collection of loosely related short stories... You might like that better, and it's a classic! 
I also liked White Fang and The Call of the Wild... Good wildlife books... Woot. |
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| auntbob |
Posted on 08-12-2007 10:47
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I love to read, but I don't read "smart" books. I like fiction. However, I mostly listen to audio books now. I can "read" and do other things, like sewing, doing dishes, cleaning, butchering a pig, cooking the cat -- you know -- getting things done while I'm "reading".
Mystery writers Dick Francis and Rita Mae Brown are two of my favorites. They have a bunch of books. He writes from a horse racing background and is really good. She writes with her co author Sneaky Pie (her cat). Her books are mysteries that have her animals chiming in with comments about the human condition. Really funny.
Fantasy would probably be Anne McCaffrey with her series of dragon/Pern novels
Science Fiction would be Isaac Asimov. He has two different series, the Daneel R. Steele and the Foundation series that after years and years he brings together. I'm trying to find The Foundation by him on audio (unabridged and affordable) for Dan. It's all about predicting future events thru mathematical equations.
Believe it or not, Shakespeare is pretty good on audio books. If you get the opportunity to listen to Midsummer's Night Dream, it is hilarious. The movies don't do it justice. And I've even listened to Beowolf (arrrrggggg!!! I can't remember how to spell it!) and managed to get to the end.
And there is always C S Lewis with his Narnia books, Screwtape Letters and essays.
But to just sit down and have a good read, the Harry Potter books are fun, easy to read and even more fun to listen to. And yes, I know they've been condemned by the Christian community, but I cannot help but see some really profound truths in the story line -- especially by the end of the last book.
For "smart" books, I think Dan has something about the origin of Physics and Dave has a couple about archeology and the Bible and creationism. They're really good, I'm sure, but ... well .... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
I guess I'm with Justin. I like books with talking animals, wizards, bad guys, and heroes who save the day with really big swords. And, no, I don't read romance no matter how big their swords are. I mean --- ummmmm -- never mind .... :eb |
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| misty |
Posted on 08-12-2007 13:32
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Thank you for your suggestions. I've already seen a few things I'm excited about reading.
As auntbob eluded, I am trying to focus primarily on the "smart" books. I didn't mention that in my original post, though, because I'd like a few suggestions on some good fiction reading as well. |
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| A-Mac |
Posted on 02-02-2008 11:22
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I just finished An Inconvenient Book by Glenn Beck. That is a smart/funny book, and also political.
I am currently reading 3 different books:
They call me Dad, kinda sappy anbout being a "Dad of Destiny"
For whom the Bell Tolls by Hemmingway. Just awesomeness.
And the Bible...now that's a smart book |
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| Dan |
Posted on 02-02-2008 13:49
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My library includes:
The joy of work, by Scott Adams
Getting started in electronics, by Forrest M Mims III (Since I am an engineer now)
Understanding Intranets, by Microsoft Press
Build your own laser, phaser, ion ray gun & other working space-age projects. (very cool)
Guide to extreme lighting conditions in digital photography.
My boss is bringing some of his electronics books from college for me to read as well.
(I think he has a bit of morbid curiosity as to what I would do if I just knew how.) |
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| A-Mac |
Posted on 29-08-2008 08:17
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FYI: get all the readin done now before anyone has kids, cause any reading done after that is all children's books. If you try to sit down to read, your child takes that as an insult and forces you to play with them. You will not be able to read for fun until they resent you.
Heed my advice |
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| auntbob |
Posted on 29-08-2008 10:16
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I dunno. when dan and noelle were younger, i read mark twain books to them! we really had fun those nights. we'd practice the southern drawl in the dialogue. laughed a lot and had a chance to talk about racism and all that stuff. then we read war of the worlds (condensed version bc the original was too long and wordy), and Animal Farm, but they were too young and didn't get it. I started reading Wizard of Earthsea but we never finished it. I was really looking forward to reading 1984 and Brave New World together, but by the time they were old enough to understand them, they kinda didn't want me reading to 'em any more. go figure. broke my heart. I don't think either one of them ever did read those books.
i do remember when noelle got the new living bible and started quoting things from the Old Testament that shocked me. She seemed to take a perverse delight in finding things that anyone but God would have censored!
So, A-MAC, just read what you're reading out loud to the youngin's. they'll either start learning stuff or fall asleep. it's a win-win situation! |
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| A-Mac |
Posted on 30-08-2008 07:48
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yep, too bad I'm only home 4 nights a week. Otherwise, they'd eventually become genius' |
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| JudyB |
Posted on 11-06-2009 23:36
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I, like Aunt Bob, am an audiobook "reader".....unless I'm in the bathroom.....then I actually use my $3oo glasses.
I'm a fiction girl...my favorites are Deank Koontz, Stephen King, John Saul...all horror.....and John Sandford....murder mysteries.....Diane Mott Davidson and Janet Evanovich are "chick murder mysteries filled w/ a lot of humor.....I do read a little nonfiction.....I've recently read White Town Drowsing and Tom and Huck Don't Live Here Anymore by Ron Powers....and I'll read anything that is bible or faith based....I love The Left Behind Series and alot of Ted Dekker is very good.
I am currently taking Aunt Bob's idea and I have been reading The Tale of Despereaux to my kiddies at night. |
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